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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Sunday updates on the Camp House, Jenkins Creek, Horse River wildfires
Authorities continue to make progress containing the wildfires in northern Minnesota. The Camp House Fire remains 90% contained as of Sunday morning, having burned 12,071 acres. It didn't grow at all on Saturday, and the incident command team managing the firefighting operation says the 233 personnel working the fire "are prepared to respond to any new fires, especially with the increase in tourist visitation over the holiday weekend." "Although much of the fire is under control, areas with lingering heat still pose risks," the command team says. "Containment is a positive sign, but it does not mean the fire is completely out." Campfires are discouraged over Memorial Day weekend, and anyone that does use a campfire is urged to make certain that the fire is completely out and debris is cool to the touch before leaving the remains unattended. There are still 195 personnel working the Jenkins Creek Fire, which was scorched 16,089 acres. The fire is now 78% contained, up from 70% on Saturday. "Over the next two days, mostly sunny skies, light winds, and low humidity could lead to some additional fire growth," the command team said Sunday. "However, fire spread is expected to be slow due to current containment efforts." The most significant heat is in the northern interior of the Jenkins Creek Fire. The Horse River Fire, located just east of the Horse River in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, has burned nine acres after a lightning strike started the fire on May 22. As of Sunday, the wildfire is zero percent contained.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
As Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires fade, a new wildfire ignites in Minnesota
A small wildfire has developed in far northern Minnesota, with authorities saying the likely spark for the fire came from a lightning strike on Thursday, May 22. Called the Horse River Fire, it is currently 5-10 acres in size and located east of Horse River in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is zero percent contained as of midday Friday. Smoke from the fire was detected on Thursday and an aerial survey revealed that the fire is burning in a remote area of the BWCA with "very poor" ground access. "The area is remote and over a mile off any canoe route, and is a mix of swamp and forested vegetation, so access is very challenging," authorities said. The forecast for the area calls for a high near 58 degrees on Friday, with winds out of the north at 5 mph, gusting to 15 mph. The low will drop to approximately 33 degrees overnight amid calm winds. The wind Saturday will also be calm, with a high temp around 60. The Horse River Fire started as the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires are winding down. According to the Eastern Area Incident Management Team, all roads around the Camp House are now open and crews are "just doing cleanups" in the area. The Camp House Fire is 90% contained and has burned 12,071 acres. A total of 311 personnel continue to work the fire. There are still 271 personnel working the Jenkins Creek Fire, which is now 47% contained after burning 16,781 acres. "Helicopters remain assigned to support water drops, reconnaissance, or other fire response needs throughout the day," the management team said Friday. Saint Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsey noted Friday that campfires are "strongly discouraged" over Memorial Day weekend.
