Minnesota emergency teams prepare for potential active wildfire season, updating evacuation plans and providing online risk tools.

Emergency management teams in Minnesota are preparing for a potentially active wildfire season, with multiple agencies conducting training exercises, clearing brush, and updating evacuation plans. St. Louis County has launched a new website providing residents with evacuation information and an online mapping tool to monitor their risk levels. Wildfire experts warn that unless increased precipitation occurs, there could be dangerous fire conditions in mid to late April.