Keewatin Fire Department

06/03/2026

The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing man.

Randy Darland, 47, was reported missing Monday but has been missing for months.

https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/06/03/itasca-county-authorities-search-man-missing-since-december/

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Keewatin and Nashwauk firefighters were paged out this morning to a fire at General Waste and Recycling in Keewatin. The fire was reported around 5:15 in the 35000 block
of County Road 571. A Keewatin Fire official told The Northland Fire Wire that the fire was in a demolition pile. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Submitted photo.

05/30/2026

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon & early evening. Highs in the 70s/80s, gusts to 20 mph, and relative humidity as low as 22% mean fires could spread easily away from Lake Superior. Exercise caution today.

05/30/2026

Nearly three dozen Minnesotans have already died in fires this year, and it’s only May.

They were mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends and so much more.

Take steps today to protect yourself and your loved ones:
• Test and check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
• Create and practice a fire escape plan for your household.
• Keep the exits in your home clear.
• Never leave cooking, candles, smoking materials or other sources of fire unattended.

These small steps can save lives. Don’t wait until a tragedy strikes close to home to take action.

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday! A child stands next to what’s left of a school bus after it caught fire on October 9th 1941.

05/23/2026

High fire risk continues in Northland, the Minnesota DNR is urging caution as we continue into Memorial Day Weekend.

05/22/2026

Flashback Friday! The picture was labeled Hanna. No other picture details are available.

05/19/2026

Two minutes — the time it takes to brush your teeth, load the dishwasher or tidy up your desk.

But could you and your loved ones get out of your home in that amount of time?

On average, that’s how long people have to escape during a fire, and that time begins when the fire starts.

That’s why it’s so important to have working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan — so you’re alerted as quickly as possible and you know exactly how to get out.

In the first four months of 2026, there have already been 35 confirmed fire deaths.

Last year, there were 61 fire deaths in total. Even one death is too many.

Make a plan, test your alarms and practice your escape plan.

05/16/2026

Due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, May 16, for parts of central and northeast Minnesota.

While the Red Flag Warning is in effect:
❌ Don’t burn brush and yard debris!
❗️Campfires are discouraged in the are where Red Flag Warnings are in effect
⚠️Be extra cautious with outdoor activities that could produce heat or a spark. Campfires are discouraged.
👀Check ash piles from wood-burning stoves or heaters and any recent fire for lingering heat. Embers can stay hot for days, even months, and rekindle in Red Flag conditions. If you find heat, drown with water, stir, and repeat until it's out COLD.

Check current fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions