Air Quality Alert
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for northwest and north-central Minnesota on Friday, July 11. To reduce additional pollutants, the DNR will not issue or activate burning permits in counties affected by an Air Quality Alert. For more information, visit the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Air Quality Alert page.
Spring Wildfire Risk
After the snow melts and before vegetation greens up can be a dangerous time for wildfire in Minnesota. Conditions change quickly, check statewide fire danger & burning restrictions for updated info.
Campfire safety
Whether you're in a state forest or in your backyard, campfires should be constructed with 3 feet or less in diameter and not more than 3 feet in height. Learn how to build and extinguish a campfire.
Make your home Firewise
Brush, grass, or forest fires don't have to be disasters. Firewise principles can save lives and property from wildfire. Learn more about how you can protect your property
Minnesota Incident Command System
MNICS is an interagency group that coordinates active fire situations in Minnesota.
Learn more about MNICS.