Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to help with firefighting efforts in northern Minnesota.
Officials say a rapidly moving wildfire near Isabella in Lake County was discovered about 3:00 Sunday afternoon and burned a couple of hundred acres. The Forest Service says the fire is “rapidly growing and spreading due to high winds and dry vegetation and has the potential to impact structures and recreation assets.”
Sunday night, Governor Walz issued the Executive Order deploying guard resources to the area. In a press release, Walz says, “This summer, Minnesota has experienced abnormally high temperatures and a historic drought resulting in dry conditions conducive to wildfires. I am grateful to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for their tireless efforts to combat wildfires in our state. The Minnesota National Guard’s additional support will be critical to responding to these wildfires and protecting the safety of Minnesotans and their property. I am proud that our Service Members have again answered the call to serve their fellow Minnesotans.”
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