As fire danger has increased in Minnesota over the past few days, nearly 20 wildfires were reported on Tuesday in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
First reported on by WDIO, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the state’s Interagency Command System reported up to 19 wildfires had been reported.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota and a Fire Weather Watch for critical fire weather in another 27 counties.
Fires will continue to pose a risk until Thursday, when temperatures are expected to be cooler with a chance of precipitation.
“It’s really important people don’t burn tomorrow(Wednesday),” said a DNR representative. “Use caution with any activity that creates heat or sparks outdoors.”
The DNR also advised people to check any recent fires, including campfires, to make sure they are completely out.
