05/13/2025
We couldn’t agree more, with one of the most active wildfire seasons we have had, we would like to remind all to use extreme caution with any type of burning, it can wait, even that flick of a cigarette out the window has caused large wildfires this year so please be mindful.
The Duluth Fire Department would like to remind residents that the entire state of Minnesota is under a Red Flag Warning.
What does this mean?
🚩The fire situation is explosive and can result in extensive property damage.
A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under current and predicted weather conditions, including gusty winds and low relative humidity. Residents should not burn in counties where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. The DNR will not issue or activate open burning permits for large vegetative debris burning during the Red Flag Warning, and campfires are discouraged.
“When fire risk is this high, any spark could become a wildfire,” said Karen Harrison, DNR wildfire prevention specialist. “People should use extreme caution until conditions improve.”
More information can be found on the MN DNR website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Duluth Firefighters Local 101