Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region
Summary
Minnesota’s National Guard has been called to help fight wildfires in the northern part of the state after the governor declared a peacetime emergency. Two major fires, the Stewart Trail fire and the Flanders fire, are burning hundreds of acres, causing evacuations and road closures.Key Facts
- Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency to deploy the National Guard.
- The National Guard is providing staff, equipment, and support for firefighting.
- The Stewart Trail fire near Two Harbors has burned about 355 acres and is 30% contained.
- The Flanders fire in Crow Wing County has burned about 1,200 acres.
- Highway 61 is closed between Two Harbors and Silver Bay due to the Stewart Trail fire.
- Mandatory evacuations are in place for areas northeast of Two Harbors.
- The Stewart Trail fire has destroyed 34 structures, including eight homes.
- Officials warn changing winds may make fire control harder and advise against flying drones near the fires.
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