Posted on Apr 17, 2015
PV2 Violet Case
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For two day now the dnr , fire department and others have been trying to put out a huge forest fire up here along the Canadian border. There was also one that held up Interstate I29 it seems to be ok for now. But then another fire began over by the Wanaska area. Our trees are going and most gone. At the last tally it was up to 6000 acres of beautiful forest. They have two blackhawks up here helping do you thing we need more help. I has now also spread over to bemis hill which is about 4 miles from me here. I have not worked outside and evacuation warnings were posted yesterday and the day before. We could really use some help up here. Grand Forks is farther down by 2 hrs but that is where the border drones are hope it doesn't make it that far. We never got the rain they was hoping for. Better stock up on TP and paper cause before long we will run out of resources for it. 6000 acres so far and still going what do you think I can add more picture from local people at how bad it is if you want.

http://braddokken.areavoices.com/2015/04/17/palsburg-fire-friday-morning-update/

http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/Fires-Near-Roseau-And-Warroad-299944961.html


http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/Emergency-crews-battling-wildfire-in-Beltrami-state-forest-299915261.html
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LTC Jason Mackay
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The state must exhaust its resources, then go to EMAC, then NG. If the Governor request federal help and declares an emergency , then FEMA or US Forestry takes lead agency. They request DoD forces through the Joint Staff via Mission Assignment. DoD then cuts Title 10/14 forces.
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just got told they have it 60% undercontrol up close to us but the wind is beginning to pick up so I will keep faith that they can keep it without anyone getting hurt
thanks all
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I was just talking and sharing news on facebook with friends and the one news said that two black hawks were sent up. But it has covered 6000 acres of forest and land. They have Roseau and Lake of the woods fire departments, DNR and I think border patrol and homeland on it. It was home land security that sent the messages for us to be prepared for evac if necessary. I always have two totes for me full and plenty of water. Bemis is only about 4 maybe 6 top miles from me. But it has nt been showing any signs in sight. I just pray it is out .
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