As the fire at Northern Metals near Becker continues to rage, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Wright County Department of Public Health are teaming up to give residents guidance this weekend. Warm weather in the forecast for Friday has the county asking folks to take care before heading outdoors, due to toxic particles released […]
Fire Departments Share Startling Images from Becker Blaze
Walls of junked cars smoldering show everyone what firefighters are up against.
As winter winds whipped from the north, St. Michael’s sunset was shrouded with a black veil on Wednesday, February 19. It made for amazing imagery – but its source, the Northern Metal fire near Becker, was much more sinister. Becker schools closed Thursday, Feb. 20, as MPCA results showed fine particle content in the air […]
Air Quality in Question as Fire Burns Near Becker
North winds are carrying toxic air from a fire near Becker are carrying toxic ash and fumes. It’s enough to get the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency involved. The fire is on property owned by the much maligned Northern Metal Recycling company, which takes “junked” cars and turns them into cash – selling the metal and […]