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Wildfires are affecting Great Lakes watersheds in Minnesota, sparked in Ely due to dry conditions and climate change.

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How it started

9 reports, 8 independent, last reported Jul 30. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Wildfires are affecting Great Lakes watersheds in Minnesota, sparked in Ely due to dry conditions and climate change.

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How it developed

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  1. Wildfires in Minnesota are being monitored by the federal National Interagency Fire Center.Sub-event
  2. Fires are occurring in the state of Minnesota near the Boundary Waters, which are part of the Great Lakes watershed system.Sub-event
  3. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is spreading across states, affecting Colorado and the Great Lakes region.Sub-event
  4. Wildfire smoke from Minnesota is expected to move into northern Wisconsin and affect air quality near Lake Michigan.Sub-event
  5. Wildfires and fire danger alerts affect North Shore and Lake County, extending from Duluth.Sub-event
  6. Scorching fires are impacting Great Lakes watersheds in Minnesota.1 source

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