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Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in southwest Minnesota from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. today, Friday, March 28, due to extreme fire risk conditions. 

Affected counties include Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock.

A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity levels. Residents should not burn in those counties where a Red Flag Warning is in effect and should check any recent burning they might have done to ensure the fire is completely out. 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, it’s important to be careful with anything that could spark a wildfire,” said Karen Harrison, DNR wildfire prevention specialist. 

Red Flag Warnings are evolving situations. Visit the National Weather Service [ [link removed] ] (weather.gov) for updates.  

For more information and daily updates on current fire risk and open burning restrictions, visit the statewide fire danger and burning restrictions page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions). To receive text updates on current wildfire risk and open burning restrictions in Minnesota text “FIRE” to 66468. 

Map of Red flag counties in Minnesota

A screenshot from the National Weather Service showing six counties with red flag warnings in southwest Minnesota





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