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Minnesota Wildfires Burn Over 37,000 Acres, Destroy 140+ Structures

Three uncontained wildfires in St. Louis County have prompted evacuations, mobilized the National Guard, and await relief from forecast rain later this week.

Aerial photo of the Camp House Fire taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Air Attack Plane on May 11, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Camp House, Jenkins Creek, and Munger Shaw fires have collectively scorched more than 37,000 acres and remain 0% contained as of May 14.
  • Over 140 structures, including homes and cabins, have been destroyed, with the Camp House Fire accounting for the majority of the damage.
  • Evacuations continue across affected areas, with residents in multiple townships displaced as firefighting efforts intensify.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest human activity, such as an unattended campfire and a discarded cigarette, as potential causes of the fires, though inquiries are ongoing.
  • Forecast rain later this week is expected to bring critical relief to firefighting operations battling extreme conditions under persistent Red Flag warnings.