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Offline Lee Borgersen

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May 2, 2020

       Red Flag Warning issued

Extreme fire conditions today across much of Minnesota have resulted in the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning for the following counties:

Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Norman, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Watonwan, Wilkin, Wright and Yellow Medicine.

A Red Flag Warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions that are ideal for wildfire, including strong winds and minimum humidity values. Do not burn while the Red Flag Warning remains in effect and check any burning done recently to ensure the fire is out. Any spark could become a wildfire under Red Flag conditions.

The Red Flag Warning expires at 7 p.m.

Elevated fire danger extends to the other portions of Minnesota, with critical fire weather conditions forecast to occur. Residents should stay tuned to later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Stay connected, stay safe:
•Check the statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions webpage, which the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources updates daily.
•Follow @mnforestry (DNR Forestry) on Twitter for up-to-date information on statewide fire conditions.
•Follow @mnics (Minnesota Incident Command System) for information on large wildfires.
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Got that email from the DNR also. Key words in there are " ensure fire is out"  :sleazy: :happy1: ole Glenny Boyz gonna have a  :campfire: and  :toast: dis afternoon. :nerd: :nerd:
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Got that email from the DNR also. Key words in there are " ensure fire is out"  :sleazy: :happy1: ole Glenny Boyz gonna have a  :campfire: and  :toast: dis afternoon. :nerd: :nerd:

oh so yer sayin you are being supervised today!!!   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Offline Lee Borgersen

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Got that email from the DNR also. Key words in there are " ensure fire is out"  :sleazy: :happy1: ole Glenny Boyz gonna have a  :campfire: and  :toast: dis afternoon. :nerd: :nerd:

What time should I be dare........ :scratch:
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Got that email from the DNR also. Key words in there are " ensure fire is out"  :sleazy: :happy1: ole Glenny Boyz gonna have a  :campfire: and  :toast: dis afternoon. :nerd: :nerd:

oh so yer sayin you are being supervised today!!!   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
:pouty: :pouty: yep!! :confused: :rotflmao:
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Got that email from the DNR also. Key words in there are " ensure fire is out"  :sleazy: :happy1: ole Glenny Boyz gonna have a  :campfire: and  :toast: dis afternoon. :nerd: :nerd:

What time should I be dare........ :scratch:
figure about 3 pm. :happy1: :rotflmao:
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Offline Lee Borgersen

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Fire danger increasing with drier conditions

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Dry conditions the last two weeks of April have contributed to several wildfires in northwestern Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources warns of an outlook for similar conditions into May, increasing the potential for higher wildfire activity in the region.

Everyone can do their prevention part by following current burning restrictions and being safe with fire.

Year after year, escaped debris burning is the number one cause of Minnesota's wildfires, said Greg Snyder, DNR Forestry northwest region assistant manager. When conditions are this dry, any spark can quickly turn into an escaped wildfire.�
 

Consistent with Governor Tim Walz�s executive orders to help ensure the health and safety of all Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DNR proactively moved to burning restrictions immediately after snowmelt to reduce potential for wildfire and emergency response. These restrictions remain in place, and the state is not currently issuing burning permits for brush or yard waste. The DNR will grant variance permits only for agricultural field and construction site preparation, and limited prescribed burning. Individuals seeking a variance should call their local DNR Forestry Office.

With this year's spring wildfire season coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesotans who are fire safe and follow burning restrictions also help reduce additional risks and stressors on the state's emergency response network. Fewer response calls help wildland firefighters in social distancing, allowing them to stay healthy and ensuring they can respond effectively to wildfires that do occur, as well as supporting other critical emergency response needs.

Small recreational fires or campfires are still allowed during the burning restrictions. Please note many local, state and federal recreation areas may have additional campfire restrictions.

If you do see a wildfire, please call 911.

Stay connected, stay safe:
•Check the statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions webpage, which the DNR updates daily.
•Find more on the DNR COVID-19 Response, including specific changes and alternative approaches the department is taking to continue serving Minnesotans.
•Follow @mnforestry (DNR Forestry) on Twitter for up-to-date information on statewide fire conditions.
•Follow @mnics (Minnesota Incident Command System) for information on large wildfires.
« Last Edit: May 05/02/20, 10:19:26 AM by Lee Borgersen »
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