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    June 12, 2018
    Wildfires are igniting across the Mountain West and the weather is not helping
    At least six wildfires are burning in the state of Colorado this week, bolstered by hot, dry winds and no rain in the forecast. The conditions...
    news/weatherJune 12, 2018 - 11:41am
    May 28, 2018
    Fire destroys semi near Thief River Falls
    THIEF RIVER FALLS—A semi truck is a total loss after it caught fire near Thief River Falls on Monday, May 28. Thief River Falls Fire Department officials said crews responded to Thygeson's Construction just after 11:30 a.m. for a reported semi-truck fire. When crews got there,...
    news/firesMay 28, 2018 - 4:33pm
    May 24, 2018
    Spectators watch as firefighters douse Lakeside Loft condo building about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Breezy Point, Minn. The building and at least one nearby vehicle burned until only shells remained. Kelly Humphrey / Forum News Serviceplay button
    Late-night blaze destroys condominium at Breezy Point vacation property in central Minn.
    BREEZY POINT, Minn. — A privately owned condo building within the gates of Breezy Point Resort burned dramatically Wednesday, May 23, as...
    news/firesMay 24, 2018 - 12:25pm
    May 23, 2018
    Spring burning restrictions lifted in Bemidji, though fire danger remains high
    BEMIDJI—Spring burning restrictions were lifted in Bemidji on Wednesday, but fire danger in both the county and the city remains high....
    newsMay 23, 2018 - 5:08pm
    May 18, 2018
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    Massive Sioux Falls fire, explosion involved propane tanks, semi trucks
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A massive fire and explosion in western Sioux Falls on Thursday night at a welding company involved exploding propane storage...
    news/firesMay 18, 2018 - 6:11pm
    May 11, 2018
    After refinery fire, officials hope to upgrade Superior hazmat team
    SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior fire chief is hoping to bolster a more robust hazmat team following last month's refinery fire. Superior Fire Department chief Steve Panger said elevating its team from Type 2 to a Type 1 team would lead to more funding, training and resources for...
    newsMay 11, 2018 - 8:15pm
    May 7, 2018
    Wisconsin initiative focuses on firefighters' mental health
    GREENFIELD, Wis.,—A new collaboration is taking shape in Wisconsin to connect firefighters to mental health resources.
    news/firesMay 7, 2018 - 7:52pm
    May 4, 2018
    Bemidji Fire Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources firefighters responded to three area wildfires on Friday. (Bemidji Fire Department photo)
    Firefighters respond to 3 area wildfires
    BEMIDJI—Firefighters responded to three Bemidji area wildfires on Friday as dry conditions and gusty winds led to a "Red Flag Warning"...
    newsMay 4, 2018 - 8:41pm
    May 2, 2018
    A fire broke out in a downtown apartment on Wednesday, located above Pine Country Insurance at the intersection of Fifth Street and Beltrami Avenue. (Jordan Shearer | Bemidji Pioneer)
    No one injured in downtown fire
    BEMIDJI—No one was injured Wednesday evening in a downtown structure fire. The Bemidji Fire Department was called to 507 Beltrami Ave....
    newsMay 2, 2018 - 7:32pm
    April 30, 2018
    t04.30.2018 -- Jed Carlson -- 050118.N.DNT.HuskyC1 -- Kollin Schade, manager of Husky Energy's Superior refinery (from left) leads a tour with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Douglas County Board Chairman Mark Liebaert and Superior Mayor Jim Paine before a press conference at Husky Energy on Monday afternoon. Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com
    Officials will consider future use of hydrogen fluoride after refinery fire
    SUPERIOR, Wis.—City of Superior and Husky Energy officials said they are examining whether to continue using hydrogen fluoride at Superior's...
    news/firesApril 30, 2018 - 8:45pm
    Northwest Minnesota building destroyed after controlled burn 'got out of hand
    EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn.—A controlled burn near East Grand Forks has destroyed a building. The blaze started as a controlled burn Saturday about 7 miles south of East Grand Forks, according to the city's fire department. The fire "got out of hand" and ignited a building, which...
    news/weatherApril 30, 2018 - 4:13pm
    DNR issues open burning restrictions
    BEMIDJI—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that the state will restrict open burning in parts of Beltrami County...
    newsApril 30, 2018 - 4:05pm
    April 28, 2018
    In this aerial photo of Husky Energy oil refinery taken Saturday morning, April 28, damaged storage tanks, mangled pipes and ponds of water and other liquids are visible. There are still hot spots as evidenced by small amounts of smoke rising from the top at top center. (Bob King / Forum News Service)
    Smoke plume from burning asphalt likely toxic: EPA says testing shows air was safe after Superior oil refinery fire was out
    SUPERIOR, Wis. — At the height of the Husky Energy oil refinery fire Thursday, April 26, as a massive plume of smoke billowed into the...
    newsApril 28, 2018 - 10:00pm
    April 27, 2018
    Fire-danger levels are high across much of North Dakota and Minnesota. Jordan Shearer / Forum News Service
    Dry, warm and windy: Conditions increase fire danger in ND, Minn.
    FARGO — The right conditions are in place for a fire to go wrong, and fast. High winds up to 35 mph, low humidity, warm temperatures and...
    news/weatherApril 27, 2018 - 8:16pm
    Brandon Flaada uses a cup on a stick to gather water samples from Newton Creek in Superior for Husky Energy. The company was monitoring water quality of the stream after Thursday's fire at the oil refinery. (Clint Austin / Forum News Service)
    Focus shifts for fire cleanup: Superior recovers as refinery monitors safety
    SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior's evacuation order has been lifted, but the mop-up continues on the scene of Thursday's massive fire at the Husky...
    newsApril 27, 2018 - 7:26pm
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