Gallery: Aftermath of large Waseca County wildfire

State fire officials say a large grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning nearly 2,000 acres and injuring three people. The fire was reported at around noon Sunday and it took eight hours to contain. 

Waseca fire aftermath

The fire was centered near Snake Trail, according to the Waseca County Sheriff's Office

Waseca fire aftermath

A house is seen still standing, not far from the fire's wreckage. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Fire officials say mostly grassland has burned, pushing thick, dark smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.

Waseca fire aftermath

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said the fire impacted air quality along the Interstate 35 corridor from Waseca to the Twin Cities.

Waseca fire aftermath

Waseca was part of the area under a red flag warning Sunday. The National Weather Service said conditions in the area were ideal for spreading fires and residents should avoid burning while the warning is in effect.

Waseca fire aftermath

A state trooper at the scene told WCCO that six to eight homes were evacuated out of precaution.

Waseca fire aftermath

Officials later updated that three people were injured, including one resident and two firefighters. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

 Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath. 

Waseca fire aftermath

Another angle of the Waseca fire aftermath.