SECURITYKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
Minnesota wildfires: Evacuation zones downgraded as containment fluctuates
Evacuation zones in Minnesota have been downgraded as firefighting efforts continue against northern wildfires, with combined acreage estimated at over 64,000 acres in the U.S. and 8,400 acres in Canada. Over 1,000 personnel are battling the fires, and some areas in the Boundary Waters reopened, though overnight permits remain canceled. Governor Tim Walz highlighted concerns about entering a 'new norm' due to extreme weather conditions.
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