1,000-acre grass fire in Waseca, Minnesota, fueled by dry, windy, and warm conditions, prompts red flag warning and poor air quality.

A large grass fire in Waseca, Minnesota, fueled by dry, windy, and warm conditions, rapidly grew to over 1,000 acres, causing poor air quality in the region and prompting a red flag warning. The massive smoke plume was picked up on local weather radar, and the fire was contained by Monday morning. Another fire in Western Township, south of Fergus Falls, burned over 1,000 acres as well, leading to air quality impacts for nearby communities. The lack of snow on the ground in Minnesota suggests an early and potentially active fire season this spring, with dry and breeze conditions increasing the risk of more fires.

March 03, 2024
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