Forest fire burns through Chengwatana State Forest
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(ABC 6 News) — A forest fire is burning in the Chengwatana State Forest east of Pine City.
On Friday, Pine City said it covered more than 140 acres — or a little more than 100 football fields. This fire was first reported last Thursday, and while crews work to put it out, people are urged to avoid the area.
The DNR is closing 4500 acres of the forest across Pine and Chisago Counties as a precaution.