Wildfire near Nimrod

(AP)  About 1000 acres has burned in Wadena County. 

Officials says a wildfire broke out near Lyons State Forest near Nimrod over the weekend.

Several homes near Nimrod have been evacuated. 

Fire officials says while the fire has been contained, it still burns.  The DNR has brought in fresh crews to deal with the blaze.  Helicopters and airplanes have been used to dump water.