Opening Activity: Minnesota Wildfire

The growth of the  Wildfire in Northeastern Minnesota should begin to slow down. The calmer winds Wednesday have helped to keep the wildfire from spreading even further. The wildfire is one of the largest in Minnesota state history. It began at the Boundary Waters Canoe area and spread a grand total of 160 miles. The smoke has drifted as far as Chicago and Milwaukee. The Boundary Waters remains open, but some areas continue to remain open. No buildings have been burned down and no injuries have been reported. A pollution warning remains in effect in Chicago. Some people report there eyes burning. It is a good thing that the fire is slowly coming to an end. I am glad that no person has been hurt and the trained firefighters did a good job of keeping everything under control. People should be alert and aware of any symptoms in case they have been bothered by the smoke. Also, people should be alert in case the fire starts again and be ready to evacuate.