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Reinforcements help fight massive Minnesota fire

More reinforcements are battling a massive fire in Minnesota, which has now expanded to 100,000-acres. The fire has also forced the evacuation of 30 homes in the area near Ely, and south of Quetico Park.
More reinforcements are battling a massive fire in Minnesota, which has now expanded to 100,000-acres.  

The fire has also forced the evacuation of 30 homes in the area near Ely, and south of Quetico Park.  

Fire, weather and mapping specialists from other states have taken control of the operation.  

As well, 100 highly specialized forest firefighters from New Mexico and Arizona are also involved.  

The blaze was responsible for thick smoke that blew into the city earlier this week, and has also been seen as far south as Milwaukee and Chicago.
 




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