Wildfires force mandatory evacuations in Minn. city

Wildfires have forced the mandatory evacuation of the south side of Karlstad, Minn., this afternoon. Some buildings, which were believed to be unoccupied, were on fire at about 3:30 p.m., according to the Kittson County Sheriff’s Department. The wildfires in the region have been fueled by strong southerly winds that have topped 40 mph this afternoon.

By: By Kevin Bonham , Forum Communications, The Jamestown Sun