2015 will likely be a year with higher than usual fire risk on the peninsula.
"Funny River Fire"
Funny River wolf cubs find new home at Minnesota Zoo
On May 27, firefighters stumbled across something unexpected – a den full of wolf cubs on the fire line, five living and one dead.
Funny River residents meet after evacuation order lifted
The Funny River fire is estimated at around 193,000 acres with 46 percent containment.
Rain falls on Funny River fire, provides some relief
Firefighters are seeing a break in the weather, with rain falling Tuesday during the early morning hours and temperatures in the 50s.
Crews continue to battle Funny River Fire; rain forecasted
It’s estimated to have burned more than 158,000 acres with 30% containment. Funny River Road from Mile 7 to the end was evacuated on Sunday afternoon.
Conditions challenging as Funny River Fire grows to more than 140,000 acres
The Funny River Road community has been under an evacuation order since 2 p.m.yesterday.
Funny River Fire continues into third day
The fire that started near Funny River Monday is still going strong. The fire has consumed more than 44,000 acres.