Several fires reported across Minnesota amid red flag warning

Multiple wildfires are burning across Minnesota on Sunday as much of the state is under a red flag warning.
High winds and low humidity are creating dangerous conditions for the state.
“You always worry. There’s always a little bit of worry,” Kristi Ross, a Minnesotan, said.
In the Minnesota River Valley, wildfires are putting residents on high alert.
“We were able to see the vastness of how much of the fire had spread through the valley. Then, with the helicopter flying above, putting water and lots of [fire] trucks on the ground,” Ross said.
She was driving from Marshall to Granite Falls when a cloud of smoke filled the sky. Ross said her home is safe, but her loved ones are right in the thick of it.
“They have a lot of good help from the fire department, making sure that their houses and yards were well watered, trying to keep as much moisture in the area,” Ross said.
Grante Falls fire officials say more than a dozen agencies were called just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a brush fire near Highway 167 in Yellow Medicine County. While no injuries were reported in the 146-acre fire, officials add multiple hunting stands were burned, as well as power poles and several fence posts.
Although no foul play and intentional open burning aren’t suspected, the cause of the fire is still being investigated. A total of 23 grass rigs, two helicopters and dozens of tankers and engines had to be brought in.
About 300 miles away in St. Louis County, Green Lake Lutheran Ministries’ camp house site vanished in plumes of smoke.
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Around 1:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon, the county 911 center received a call about a wildfire spreading fast near Highway 44 in Ault Township.
Officials said cabins, garages and other structures caught fire —forcing dozens of residents to evacuate.
Late Sunday night, authorities believed the flames had grown from 200 acres in size to roughly 700 acres, adding dozens of homes and cabins were evacuated. Of those, authorities say three houses have burned down. Nine different agencies are working to stop flames from spreading.
“This is kind of like our 100-year fire. It’s the great fire of this area of the region because it just doesn’t happen,” Ross said.
Back in Chippewa County, residents are relying on neighbors to do their part.
“People like to burn their garbage. Don’t burn your garbage when there’s a fire warning. You know, take heed to those red flag warnings,” Ross said.
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