Drink of Jesus2d ago

Northern Minnesota wildfire prompts evacuations near Burntside Lake

Officials ordered residents to evacuate Monday afternoon as crews work to extinguish a wildfire in northern Minnesota. The U.S. Forest Service says the fire is located in the Superior National Forest northwest of the North Arm of the Burntside Lake area, approximately eight miles northwest of Ely. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said agencies initially responded to the report of black smoke coming from the north side of Birch Bay on Burntside Lake around 2:56 p.m. Evacuations are in […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/02/northern-minnesota-wildfire-prompts-evacuations-near-burntside-lake/

Drink of Jesus2d ago

Rising fire danger in northern Michigan prompts DNR to urge caution with outdoor activities

Rising fire danger in northern Michigan prompts DNR to urge caution with outdoor activities By Nick Lentz May 31, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Add CBS News on Google Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside. Paul Rogers, a fire prevention specialist with the state agency, said in a news release Friday that they weren't expecting significant rainfall over the […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/02/rising-fire-danger-in-northern-michigan-prompts-dnr-to-urge-caution-with-outdoor-activities/

Drink of JesusMay 20

Costco electric kettle recalled after fire hazard leaves person burned

More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at Costco and HomeGoods have been recalled after reports that the handles can detach and spill hot water, including one reported second-degree burn, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall, announced May 14, involves ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle and Enfinigy Kettle Pro electric stainless-steel kettles after reports of the handles loosening and separating, posing a risk of serious injury due to […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/20/costco-electric-kettle-recalled-after-fire-hazard-leaves-person-burned/

Drink of JesusMay 17

Wildfires in northern Minnesota spreading to hundreds of acres

It’s a desperate fight— on the ground and in the air— against the spread of massive, destructive wildfires in northern Minnesota. The Flanders wildfire near Breezy Point is the largest— 1500 acres and growing, with zero containment.     “You know, it’s an incredible amount of destruction we’ve seen in the last couple of days,” says Jason Metsa, owner of Pelican Lake Resort on Norway Point. “Things are primed for the forests up here to be a tinderbox right now.” Crow […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/17/wildfires-in-northern-minnesota-spreading-to-hundreds-of-acres/

Drink of JesusMay 8

Red flag warning issued in central, northwestern Minnesota Friday afternoon

A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says. The warning is issued for 24 counties and will last from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The impacted counties include: Becker, Benton, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wadena […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/08/red-flag-warning-issued-in-central-northwestern-minnesota-friday-afternoon/

Drink of JesusMay 7

Dry conditions, high winds, feeding wildfire risk in parts of Michigan

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says elevated fire danger has been observed across parts of the state.  The conditions are fueled by downed trees and branches left by the March 2025 ice storm. The severe weather at the time damaged around 3 million acres of land. "Even with the heavy rains this spring, recent drier weather in the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Michigan means that last year's grasses and leaves are becoming dry and will readily burn," said Paul Rogers, […]

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/07/dry-conditions-high-winds-feeding-wildfire-risk-in-parts-of-michigan/

Joseph ElfeltMar 14, 2025

Multiple fast moving wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas.

NOAA has issued a #FireWarning for the shaded areas. Each area is at danger from a fire. For details, open the map, click a shaded area and follow the link.

I have been making #Wildfire #GIS maps for at least 10 years and this is the first time I have seen NOAA issue a “fire warning”.
#OKfire #OKwx #TXfire #TXwx

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John     Feb 21, 2025

The sun’s up. Ozzie, Chaser, Lewis & Oswald are fed & their water troughs emptied, cleaned & refilled.

#alpacas #lambs #Wiltipoll #HOT #weather #FireWarning #Victoria

LAURENJan 7, 2025
Here we go. January 7th. #FireWarning
California faces "dangerous" fire threats from Santa Ana winds https://www.axios.com/2025/01/07/california-wildfire-risk-critical-fire-weather-santa-ana-winds
Wildfires erupt in L.A. as "life-threatening" Santa Ana winds hit Southern California

Forecasters warn the worst is yet to come, with winds forecast to reach 100 mph in some parts of L.A. and Ventura counties.

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Austen OnekNov 16, 2023
Wildfire threat remains high while no rain falls. More concentrated possibility of wildfires in areas NE of the #WDEFNews12 viewing area, towards E Kentucky, NE Tennessee and parts of the Virginias, including a #FireWarning for Gatlinburg/Sevier County TN.