Photo: #The Ham Lake fire in northeastern Minnesota has consumed tens of thousands of acres so far.
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The Ham Lake fire in northeastern Minnesota has consumed tens of thousands of acres so far. (Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Incident Command System)

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Dry weather fueling Ham Lake fire

May 11, 2007

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Warm and dry weather is helping the Ham Lake fire along the Gunflint Trail to grow. It has burned 47 square miles, and officials have expanded the evacuation area. Firefighters are hoping for better weather. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Tim Post, who's in Grand Marais.

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