Chengwatana State Forest, Wildfire
Wildfire continues to burn in Minnesota's Chengwatana State Forest
Officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System say the Evergreen Forest Fire, which has scorched 167 acres so far, was first reported on Thursday just east of Pine City, about 70 miles northeast of the Twin Cities.
Portion of Chengwatana State Forest closed due to active wildfire
Authorities are asking the public to stay away, adding that fire suppression resources are moving in and out of the area.
Chengwatana State Forest wildfire keeps park closed
A wildfire in the Chengwatana State Forest has prompted the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to temporarily close part of the forest as responders work to contain the blaze and put it out.
Wildfire burning in eastern Minnesota, DNR closing portion of state forest
A wildfire burning in eastern Minnesota has forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close around 4,500 acres of a state forest.
Wildfire causes DNR to close portion of state forest in eastern Minnesota
A wildfire in eastern Minnesota has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to close a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest.
East-central Minnesota wildfire continues to burn in Chengwatana State Forest
A state forest in central Minnesota remains closed Monday due to an active wildfire. Fifteen firefighters from New Mexico began fighting the Evergreen Forest Fire in Chengwatana State Forest Sunday. They joined Minnesota firefighters who had been battling the blaze since it started on Thursday.
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