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Map shows the size of the Crosby wildfire in northern Minnesota. ( Minnesota Incident Command System. ) From: Supplied

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Firefighters continue to battle the Crosby wildfire , which officials said Saturday has expanded to 260 acres, a 50-acre growth that is fueled by northwest winds.

Officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said the fire is now 45% contained, slightly improving from when it was 35% contained at 210 acres on Friday, Oct. 10.

Crosby Fire update

What we know:

Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire to be a lightning strike.

Crews are now working to establish a handline on the fire’s west and east sides, using natural features to aid their efforts. A handline refers to a fire control

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