ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Because of wildfire concern, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 16 southern Minnesota counties the rest of the day. fires can get out of control quicky because of warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and low humidity. People were asked to check their recent burns to ensure fire is completely out. Meanwhile, the state isn’t issuing open burning permits. Campfires are discouraged. Affected counties:
Blue Earth
Brown
Cottonwood
Faribault
Freeborn
Jackson
Lincoln
Lyon
Martin
Murray
Nobles
Pipestone
Redwood
Rock
Watonwan
Yellow Medicine