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CBS News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Shy of two weeks in, crews contain nearly all of Camp House Fire, almost half of Jenkins Creek Fire
A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires As crews near two weeks of battling flames in northern Minnesota, one of the wildfires is nearly contained. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team says the Camp House Fire near Brimson, which has burned more than 12,000 acres, is nearly 90% contained. Crews continue to search for any remaining hot spots and are working to contain the perimeter. The cause of the Camp House Fire is under investigation. The Jenkins Creek Fire is roughly 47% contained, and has damaged 16,781 acres, according to the incident management team. Investigators believe people started the fire. Crews are making "steady progress," the management team said, and helicopters are still supporting the fight with water drops. More than 30,000 acres have been scorched in the northland, and more than 150 buildings have been destroyed. A third fire in the area — the Munger Shaw Fire — has burned 1,259 acres and is 95% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. WCCO On Thursday, residents of Skibo were permitted to return to their properties, and the Lake County sheriff announced all evacuations in the county had been lifted. Though the Twin Cities were doused with rain earlier this week, dry conditions persist in the Arrowhead. The National Weather Service says the area near the wildfires could see a high of 64 degrees with 25% humidity Friday, with winds between 5 and 7 mph. How you can help Officials say they do not need more volunteers, but there are ways to help financially. Donations to support relief for Lake County community members can be made online through the Head of the Lakes United Way. Donations can also be mailed to Head of the Lakes United Way (please note it's for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802. Donations to support relief for St. Louis County community members can be made online through the United Way Northeastern Minnesota.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Community rallies around woman who lost chickens to northern Minnesota wildfires
Three northern Minnesota wildfires have destroyed more than 180 buildings and homes. Mikala Schliep lost several outbuildings on her property in Brimson, and the fires killed her eight chickens. Or so she thought. Firefighters found Reba last week, days after the flames broke out. She was the only chicken to survive. "Part of her face is burnt along with her feet and other parts of her body," Schliep said. "She does have some singed feathers, but she's doing ok otherwise." Schliep says the same firefighters saved her house. "[The fire] got up to the very back corners on both sides," she said "It was right there. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have anything." Schliep works part-time at Hugo's, a Brimson institution that's served as a gathering spot and donation center during the fires. One of the bar's regulars had a big surprise for her Sunday. "He walked me up to his truck and there was a chicken coop in the back, and I was super overwhelmed," Schliep said. "I was crying like a baby. Then he opened the back door of his truck and there were 15 little babies in there." Schliep says she's been constantly checking on her new bundles of joy. "It's such an emotional thing for me because they actively thought of me," she said. "They made something just for me to make my day a little brighter." Schliep and her boyfriend are home now after being evacuated for almost a week, but she says they've been sleepless nights. "With the wind, we've been getting really anxious because we don't know what's going to start back up," Schliep said. "It's been kind of stressful to leave for work even." She believes everything will be ok though because of the support and love that exists in Brimson. "It's been really healing to be up at Hugo's and being with the community, because I feel like that's where I need to be right now," Schliep said. How you can help Donations to support relief for Lake County community members can be made online through the Head of the Lakes United Way. Donations can also be mailed to Head of the Lakes United Way (please note it's for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802. Donations to support relief for St. Louis County community members can be made online through the United Way Northeastern Minnesota.
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Minneapolis filmmaker loses cabin in northern Minnesota wildfires
How a Minnesota artist is dealing with the aftermath of the devastation from the wildfires How a Minnesota artist is dealing with the aftermath of the devastation from the wildfires How a Minnesota artist is dealing with the aftermath of the devastation from the wildfires Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker Keri Pickett's cabin in Brimson was one of at least 150 buildings decimated by the three wildfires north of Duluth, which have burned more than 46,000 acres in the past week. For the first time Sunday, Pickett visited where her cabin once stood. Her sauna is the only thing left standing. "I feel kind of defeated. I feel like I'm working very hard not to take it personally," said Pickett. Pickett said she got the call Monday night from her neighbor. The Camp House fire had jumped onto her seven acre property, where land and trees are now charred. One week later, and the fire is still smoldering on her property. Pickett said her first visit back to her property is limited by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office to just two hours, due to unstable trees damaged by 40 foot flames. The trees could fall at any moment. "I lost my uncle last August, and so I think that all of this would be a lot harder for me, if I wasn't still grieving the loss of my best friend, who I'm making a film about," said Pickett. "It helps put this into perspective, that this is really a horrible horrible loss, but it doesn't feel nearly as horrible as losing a loved one." Pickett said she hopes to rebuild, even with so much still uncertain. "I feel for all of this and I hope we can get a plan to deal with all that dead balsam up in the north," said Pickett.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Brimson woman loses everything in Camp House wildfire
The Brief A Brimson woman lost everything in the Camp House Fire. It was her home of 33 years, which she built with her late husband. Now she's left to pick up the pieces with her two grandkids. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The wildfires in northern Minnesota have destroyed more than 140 structures. Some families have been allowed to return home to see what's left. FOX 9 spoke with a woman who lost her home in the Camp House fire. She built it with her late husband. What they're saying "All I see is everything chard, shells of vehicles, bicycles, trikes, no house left, no outbuilding left. Nothing, I got green grass in the backyard," said Angie Ridgley, of Brimson who lost everything in the Camp House Fire. A home of 33 years in Brimson was gone in a matter of hours on Monday. "We left at 12:30, and the fire jumped the road and my house was consumed at 2:43," said Ridgley. What we know Ridgley built her dream home with her late husband Kevin,who passed away five years ago. With a St. Louis County Sheriff escort, she was able to see her home for the first time on Tuesday. "All I could do was stand in the driveway. It was too hot," said Ridgley. "It looks like a warzone, it looks like bombs were dropped," Ridgley added. What they're saying Angie is left to pick up the pieces with her grandchildren, who are 2 and 6 years old. "I got two pairs of pants, two pairs of shorts, and the kids got three changes of clothes and pajamas and that's it," said Ridgley. She's telling others to heed red flag warnings. "Minnesota is flagged red. No burning right now. Please pay attention. Don't start a fire. You can't, don't do it. Don't throw a cigarette out. Be careful. People live out in the wilderness. We have lives out there, homes," said Ridgley. What's next Angie says she's been on the phone with her insurance company for the past few days, on how to move forward. If you'd like to help her and her grandchildren click here.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Wildfire prompts evacuations near Brimson in northeastern Minnesota
Crews in northeastern Minnesota are battling a wildfire that has grown to hundreds of acres. As of Sunday night, the size of the fire near Brimson, Minnesota, was about 750 acres, according to Minnesota Incident Command System. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service "are using full suppression tactics," MNICS said. Minnesota DNR Officials are asking the public to avoid the area. The fire first broke out Saturday afternoon in Ault Township, about 40 miles north of Duluth, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said. "Initial information is a number of cabins, garages and other structures have been affected," the sheriff's office said. "There are no known injuries to any people at this time." Several dozen residents were evacuated due to the fire. Nearly the entire state of Minnesota is under a red flag warning on Monday for elevated fire risk conditions. A similar warning was in place on Sunday. An air quality alert due to ozone pollution is also affecting much of the state.
