FIRES
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN 'North Minnie fire' update
The North Minnie Fire in Red Lake Wildlife Management Area within Beltrami Island State Forest southwest of Baudette, Minn., was 45 percent contained as of Thursday night and remains at 24,840 acres. ...
Posted on 10/12/12 at 9:55 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER New trees replace those burned in 1988 Yellowstone fires
Most Yellowstone National Park visitors appear to be obsessed with seeing and photographing a bear, with a secondary mission to see Old Faithful erupt. My obsession is seeing recovery from the 1988...
Posted on 7/5/12 at 3:33 AM
HEALTHBEAT 'The patient is on fire!'
December 2011: A 29-year-old woman is undergoing minor facial surgery at an outpatient center in Florida when a flash fire erupts. She sustains burns to the face and neck and is airlifted to a burn ce...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 10:03 AM
STORM TRACKER Smoke
On several occasions this summer, especially after the passage of a cold front, the sky has appeared hazy and dull. These conditions were particularly noticeable the past two days. These unusual sky c...
Posted on 8/20/10 at 8:34 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY The Natives are Restless
You know that is is spring when the pager starts going off during all times of the day and night for grass fires. I am not pointing a finger at any one group, but they seem to be involved more often t...
Posted on 4/9/10 at 5:07 AM
Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire
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A Colorado sheriff said firefighters "are getting the upper hand" on the most destructive wildfire in state history Saturday, an announcement that came as authorities gained a clearer picture of the grim landscape the blaze has left behind.
By P. Solomon Banda , June 15, 2013
Surging wildfire forces evacuations in California 
A surging wildfire forced more than 1,000 people, including Memorial Day campers, to evacuate the mountains of California's Santa Barbara County, officials said.
By Associated Press , May 27, 2013
Body found after cabin fire near Ely, Minn.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 5:02 a.m. Monday from a 49-year-old man who said his friend of the same age was inside a burning cabin and hadn’t been able to make it out.
By Forum News Service , May 27, 2013
Burn ban lifted in GF County
The burn ban in Grand Forks County has been lifted because of rain showers, Sheriff Bob Rost said Monday.
By Herald Staff Reports , May 20, 2013
North Dakota counties weigh burn ban as grass fires mount
North Dakota's Stutsman County could soon be joining more than a dozen other counties that have issued burn bans after fighting 13 grass fires in the first 10 days of May.
By Associated Press , May 12, 2013
Victim in Lidgerwood, ND, house fire identified
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a woman who died in a house fire at 7:45 a.m. Sunday in Lidgerwood. A preliminary investigation identified the woman as Donelda Kae Hanson, 52, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
By Forum News Service , May 06, 2013
Second victim in Williston camper fire identified
Authorities have identified the second of two people who died in last week's camper fire in Williston.
By Associated Press , April 03, 2013
Mother, 4 kids found dead after Oklahoma City fire
Officials in Oklahoma are identifying the woman and four children killed in a predawn blaze at a home in Oklahoma City.
By Associated Press , December 26, 2012
Minnesota DNR seeking helicopters for fire control
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hunting for helicopter services for its fire control bases in Cloquet, Princeton and Roseau. The agency hopes to hear from potential vendors by early January.
By Associated Press , December 26, 2012
Early morning fire damages GF apartments
An early morning fire resulted in $40,000 in damage to two units in a Grand Forks apartment building Tuesday.
By Herald Staff Report , December 25, 2012
TALKIN' WITH DOKKEN: Looking at the impact of fire on the land
Uncontrolled fires such as those that burned large areas this fall near Karlstad and Fourtown, Minn., are powerful, destructive forces that caused thousands of dollars in damages. They also change the landscape, and sometimes, the benefits are positive.
By Brad Dokken , November 04, 2012
Reward increased for Karlstad-area fire information
State and local officials said Wednesday they are increasing the reward for information on who started the fire in the Karlstad, Minn., area earlier this month.
By Herald Staff Report , October 24, 2012
Karlstad, Minn., getting back to normal after fires, snow; hot spots still remain
People in the Karlstad, Minn., area are starting to get back to their normal routines after a week of fire and snow. The devastating fire there last week was followed by a winter storm that left as much as a foot of snow on the ground in some areas and knocked out power for several days.
By Kevin Bonham , October 08, 2012
Nelson, Pembina counties lift burn ban
Nelson and Pembina counties in northeast North Dakota lifted their burn bans on Thursday. Recent rains and snow have reduced the fire hazard, both counties’ commissioners said in a news release.
By Herald Staff Report , October 04, 2012
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