Fire crews from Connecticut are heading west to help other responders battle wildfires.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said 13 members of the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew (CIFC) will be part of a 20-person group from the northeast, heading to Minnesota.
DEEP said that during their 16-18 day deployment, the crews will help with the initial attack of the fire, relieve other crews, and pre-position to get ahead of any potential fires in Minnesota.
About 18% of Minnesota is facing extreme drought conditions with 72% facing severe drought, KARE reports. DEEP said the state has also faced multiple wind events and numerous fire flare-ups in Superior National Forest.
Ongoing wildfires in Canada are also nearing the Minnesota border, DEEP said.