Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Northeast Minnesota Facing Extreme Fire Risk

Red Flag Warning issued across Northeastern Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. — A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several counties in Northeast Minnesota. The warning spans Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, and St. Louis counties today from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions. According to officials, A Red Flag Warning means the current weather conditions can cause fires can spread quickly and grow out of control. If you live in a county with a red flag warning…

Red Flag Warning issued for parts of northeast Minnesota facing extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning in four counties from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, due to heightened risk of wildfires.