DNR expands red flag warning to western Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- Officials have issued an alert for "extreme fire risk conditions" in southern and western Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a red flag warning is in effect for Big Stone, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Traverse and Yellow Medicine counties from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday.
The warning means weather conditions are "ideal for wildfire," the DNR said. Those who live in the effected counties should avoid any burning and double check recent burns to make sure they've been extinguished.
