DNR lifting campfire restrictions across Minnesota
The Department of Natural Resources says recent rains, cool weather and higher humidity are making it less likely for campfires to cause wildfires.
The Department of Natural Resources says recent rains, cool weather and higher humidity are making it less likely for campfires to cause wildfires.
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Lack of rain, unusually warm temperatures and strong winds have raised the risk of dangerous, out-of-control fires.
However, just because the statewide restrictions are lifted -- the Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone that local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations that you still need to adhere to.
Four children were injured in a campfire explosion Friday night at the Money Creek Haven Campground in Houston. Authorities said the accident was caused by an adult who poured an accelerant on a smoldering campfire. A 4-year-old girl was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, while the other three -- one by air -- were taken to a La Crosse, Wis., hospital.
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Two young girls seriously burned in a campfire explosion at a campground near the southeastern Minnesota town of Houston last month are on the mend. Chloe Langen, 4, has been upgraded from critical to serious condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, and Annabelle Heyer, 4, is in fair condition at University Hospital's burn center in Madison, Wis.
Thirteen counties will be removed from burning restrictions on Friday. Restrictions will remain in many central and northern counties until safe burning conditions prevail.
The agency has banned burning without a permit in 35 counties, and more counties will see restrictions early next week, as officials try to limit any damage from spring wildfires.
Minnesota's fishing and hunting license fees haven't changed in 10 years. The Department of Natural Resources is pushing legislators to raise the fees during the next legislative session. If an increase is not passed, the Associated Press reports there will be deep cuts to popular programs.
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