Fire risk remains in Bemidji

BEMIDJI -- Following a brief respite from dry weather that saw withering bursts of wildfires across the state earlier in April, Beltrami County has reverted to a high risk of more blazes.

On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources classified the northwestern corner of the county as under “extreme” fire danger and much of the rest of the county is listed as “very high.” Although recreational campfires are allowed, a ban on debris burning remains in effect.

The year so far has been an “abnormal” fire year because of unusual drought and humidity conditions, said Bemidji Area Fire Department Chief Dave Hoefer.

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