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A controlled burn

Published Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Concerned that a change in wind direction today could threaten homes near Gunflint Lake, firefighters lit a "burnout fire" Wednesday in an attempt to save the area from the encroaching wildfire. Here's a look at the intentional "burnout" might help.