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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.

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.