Wildfire — Waseca, Minnesota

2024-03-03 · Waseca, Minnesota

Event narrative

A grass fire near the vicinity of Snake Trail approximately four miles NE of Waseca, MN approximately at 12 PM and burned for approximately 8 hours. The fire was fully contained at 8 PM. Less than 2,000 acres burned, and no structural damage occurred. As a precaution, the fire did necessitate the evacuation of multiple residences.

Wider weather episode

Red Flag Conditions consisting of warm weather, dry conditions, and low relative humidity values led to the development of a grass fire near the vicinity of Snake Trail approximately 4 miles NE of Waseca, MN in Waseca County. Less than 2,000 acres burned, and no structural damage occurred. As a precaution, the fire did necessitate the evacuation of multiple residences, and caused three directly related injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.