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FIRES

A garage in Northern Township suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon.
Over 2,800 firefighters from Canada and the United States were battling about 93 active wildfires on Friday, and more were expected to join on Saturday.
The affected area includes Ely, International Falls, Roseau, Duluth, Brainerd, Moorhead and the tribal nations of Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake, Red Lake and Mille Lacs.
A garage on Gull Lake Loop Road has been deemed a total loss after a fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon.

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Chippewa National Forest fire crews plan to conduct several prescribed burns across the forest, operations are dependent on current and forecasted local weather conditions over the next several days.
The DNR will not issue permits for the open burning of brush or yard waste in these counties until restrictions are lifted.
Chippewa National Forest fire crews plan to conduct a prescribed burn at the Cuba Hill Impoundment, weather and appropriate conditions permitting.
A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the current weather conditions.
2 firefighters were injured while working to rescue tenants.
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Fractured track being investigated in Raymond, Minnesota, derailment
A preliminary report states a section of fractured track has been sent to a laboratory as part of investigation into cause of the March 30 derailment of a BNSF Railway train in Raymond.

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A cause of the blaze is under investigation by the state fire marshal.
Updated 5:45 p.m.: The governor has visited the scene of the derailment, and residents are back home. Donations for short- and long-term needs are being coordinated.
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