Minnesota’s wildland fire management agencies report an increase in wildfire activity this spring, responding to nearly 900 wildland fires. With the entire state in high fire danger, the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center reminds the public to report escaped wildfires immediately. Not only do escape wildfires threaten property and damage timber and wildlife habitat too often, but they also result in... READ MORE >
The 2019 wildfire season in Minnesota has just started and wildland firefighters have already seen evidence of drones flying near wildfires this spring. While drone technology has increased in popularity, these devices also raise concern for aerial firefighter safety. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildfire Aviation program and the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) are issuing a reminder... READ MORE >
