Having just finished reading UNDER A FLAMING SKY by Daniel James Brown about the great Hinckley fire of 1894, I'm acutely aware of how fire conditions can be extreme in the northern Great Lakes, just as they are in the West. If you have friends/family in the area, make sure they're aware.
Andy SnyderThe North Woods of Minnesota saw an outbreak of lightning-ignited fires last week. Record heat, dry air, gusty winds and drought will align with historically dry fuels tomorrow, resulting in life-threatening conditions in an area that is notorious for its camping and fishing this time of year.