Red Flag Warning

Tinderbox conditions and strong winds are to blame.

Multiple fire departments are responding to the fire, and air support has been requested to help get the fire under control.

It was in the low 70s with winds gusting over 40 mph.

The tinderbox conditions and strong winds are perfect for creating out of control wildfires.

Dry vegetation and expected high winds prompted the warning.

The warning begins at noon.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the eastern half of Minnesota as well as northeast Iowa, and western Wisconsin.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - It felt like summer across northern Minnesota Thursday as temperatures soared into the 80’s and even low 90’s - warmer than it was in Florida.

The National Weather Service posted Red Flag warnings for the entire state of Minnesota on Wednesday because the warm, dry and breezy conditions were ideal for fast-moving wildfires.

Undated (KROC AM News) -There have been numerous grass and other wildfires breaking out across parts of northern Minnesota in recent days due to the combination of warm, windy and dry weather conditions. And there is no short-term relief. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire state of Minnesota and a large part of western Wisconsin through this evening due to co

Undated, MN (KROC AM News) -  It felt like summer in many parts of southern Minnesota Wednesday, which was the warmest day of the year for most cities. Temperatures climbed into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s in most areas. Redwood Falls was the warmest spot with a high of 85 ...

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -.It will be very windy and warm across the region today.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -  The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa.