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If you were planning any outdoor burning today, put those plans on hold. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Koochiching County — along with 76 other counties across Minnesota — in effect Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Strong winds and low relative humidity are creating conditions where fires can spread rapidly and grow out of control. The Minnesota DNR is taking the warning seriously: no open burning permits will be issued or activated while the warning is in effect, and campfires are strongly discouraged across all affected counties.
If you’ve had any recent burns, now is the time to check them. The DNR asks that you make sure any coals are completely out cold before leaving them unattended.
The risk doesn’t end tonight. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Monday, May 12, covering 64 Minnesota counties where strong winds and low humidity are expected to produce near-critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is discouraged on Monday as well. Check the DNR’s statewide fire danger page for updates as conditions evolve.
For daily fire danger updates and current burning restrictions statewide, visit the DNR’s fire danger and burning restrictions page at dnr.state.mn.us. You can also reach the DNR at 888-646-6367.
