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Minnesota Wildfires Expand Rapidly, Forcing Evacuations and Destroying Over 100 Structures

Three major fires in Superior National Forest remain uncontained as extreme weather conditions challenge firefighting efforts.

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 fire near Brimson has surged to 12,000 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, with 0% containment reported.
  • The Jenkins Creek fire has grown dramatically to 6,800 acres, while the Munger Shaw fire covers approximately 1,400 acres, both also uncontained.
  • At least 100 structures have been destroyed across the affected areas, prompting evacuations in St. Louis County, including Cotton Township and Cadotte Lake Campground.
  • Governor Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard, deploying aerial and ground resources to support state and federal firefighting crews.
  • A Red Flag warning remains in effect, with low humidity, high winds, and dry conditions fueling the fires, while the causes of the blazes are still under investigation.