Gov. Walz Calls in National Guard to Battle Wildfires

MINNESOTA — Governor Walz called up the national guard to assist in battle the wildfire.

That includes crews dropping water on hot spots from helicopters…

One pilot says she’s honored to be able to help out fellow Minnesotans.

“It’s very mentally and physically taxing just controlling the aircraft with all the winds and trying to get it in the right spot for the drops that the DNR wants, as well as just looking out for other aircraft, having that positive crew communication the entire time. So, it is taxing, but like I said, we’re honored to be here, and we’re still happy. Morale is high, and just to see the impact that we’re having in the community, and to be able to see the fires that are somewhat prevented on certain areas that we’ve been working on is awesome” Capt. Sydney Boe, Minnesota Army National Guard, Pilot and Operations Officer

The National Guard has three helicopter crews fighting the fires in our area.