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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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MN wildfires: Progress continues in fight against Brimson Complex fire
The Brief Firefighter crews are making steady progress against the wildfires in northern Minnesota. The Camp House fire remains at 90% containment with just over 12,000 acres burned. The Jenkins Creek fire is 78% contained as of Sunday, up from 75% on Saturday, with just over 16,000 acres burned. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - While the majority of the wildfires in northern Minnesota are under control, authorities warn that some areas with "lingering heat" still pose a risk as tourists visit during the holiday weekend. Camp House fire The Eastern Area Incident Management Team (EAIMT) said on Sunday that the Camp House Fire is still 90% contained with no new growth. Authorities have reassigned resources to prepare for any new fires in the area as tourists are expected to visit during the holiday weekend. Despite the majority of the fires being under control, firefighters say there are still areas with lingering heat that pose risks of spreading. Crews are now focused on patrolling the fire line and extinguishing hot spots. They are also working on suppression repair on contingency lines, restoring disturbed areas, erosion control, removing hazards, protecting natural resources, and repairing fire lines. What caused the fire EAIMT says the fire initially started on private land and moved into the Superior National Forest. It is believed to have started around 1 p.m. on May 11 in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota. While the report states the cause of the fire is still under investigation, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay previously told FOX 9 the fire appears to have started with a camp fire that was left unattended. He added that the DNR has identified the person who started the fire. Jenkins Creek fire The Jenkins Creek fire is 78% contained as of Sunday, slightly more than the 75% containment that was reported the day before. Authorities say sunny skies and low humidity could lead to further fire growth, but any growth would be slow due to ongoing containment efforts. Crews are now focused on chipping, hazard tree removal and log hauling operations along the fire's northwest edge in order to reduce roadside fuel. The EAIMT adds that a new incident management team will take over fighting the fire on Tuesday, May 27. What caused the fire The Jenkins Creek Fire started on May 12 near Hoyt Lakes, just north of the Camp House wildfire. The fire was detected east of County Road 110 and north of County Road 16 near Jenkins Creek. EAIMT says the Jenkins Creek fire was caused by human activity, but the investigation is ongoing. The St. Louis County Sheriff previously told FOX 9 the fire might have started with a discarded cigarette along Highway 16, as it began near a roadway. The Source This story uses information shared by the Eastern Area Incident Management Team and past FOX 9 reporting.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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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
24-05-2025
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Minnesota wildfires: Jenkins Creek now 75% contained, Camp House up to 90%
The Brief Wildfires in northern Minnesota that began weeks ago are becoming more and more contained by crews battling them. Authorities say the Camp House fire is about 90% contained, with a litle more than 12,000 acres burned so far. Meanwhile, the Jenkins Creek fire remains about 75% contained, up from 47% the day before, and just under 16,800 acres. (FOX 9) - Wildfires that have raged for weeks throughout northern Minnesota are becoming more contained by crews working to battle them. Camp House fire The Camp House wildfire started around 1 p.m. on May 11 in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota. Authorities say that on May 24 the fire remains about 90% contained and is just over 12,000 acres (unchanged since May 22). Firefighters are still utilizing the "full suppression strategy" and add that containment around the fire perimeter appears strong and is "holding well." The Eastern Area Incident Management Team (EAIMT) says this phase is essential for helping the land recover more quickly, especially in areas where bulldozers and other equipment were used to prevent fire growth. What caused the fire EAIMT says the fire initially started on private land and moved into the Superior National Forest. While the report states the cause of the fire is still under investigation, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay previously told FOX 9 the fire appears to have started with a camp fire that was left unattended. He added that the DNR has identified the person who started the fire. What we know The Jenkins Creek Fire started on May 12 near Hoyt Lakes, just north of the Camp House wildfire. The fire was detected east of County Road 110 and north of County Road 16 near Jenkins Creek. Authorities say that on May 24 that the Jenkins Creek fire is about 75% contained, up from 47% the day before, and just under 16,800 acres. EAIMT says that crews have made "steady progress building containment lines" around the fire. Firefighters are now focused on finding gaps in the perimeter to fully contain the blaze. What caused the fire EAIMT saiys the Jenkins Creek fire was caused by human activity, but the investigation is ongoing. The St. Louis County Sheriff previously told FOX 9 the fire might have started with a discarded cigarette along Highway 16, as it began near a roadway. The Source This story uses information shared by the state incident management authorities and past FOX 9 reporting.
CBS News
23-05-2025
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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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Jenkins Creek Fire was human-caused, initial investigation shows
May 21—BRIMSON, Minn. — The largest of the wildfires burning in St. Louis County was likely caused by people. In an update Wednesday, May 21, the Eastern Area Incident Management Team said the initial investigation into the nearly 17,000-acre Jenkins Creek Fire, which started May 12, shows "the fire is related to a human cause." The update noted the investigation is ongoing. The causes of the 12,000-acre Camp House Fire and 1,259-acre Munger Shaw Fire remain "undetermined," according to the Wildfire Incident Information System. Meanwhile, several evacuation orders are being lifted. In St. Louis County, 13 evacuation zones in "go" status were improved to "set" status Tuesday, the sheriff's office reported on Facebook. St. Louis County Highway 33 and County Road 110/Forest Highway 11 also reopened to traffic at 8 a.m. Wednesday. "Property owners are urged to take extra caution in the area," the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post Tuesday night. "Be aware that the burned areas may still show smoke from various stumps and debris — this is not of concern when inside the already burned area. However, if smoke or flames are found outside the already burned area or anywhere it is clearly a hazard, please call 911." In Lake County, the only active evacuation zone remaining is the Murphy Lake Road area, Matt Pollmann, the county's emergency management director, said in a Facebook video Tuesday night. "Containment is over 40%, so they are feeling confident with the Camp House Fire," he said. Significant progress was made in containing the perimeter of the Camp House Fire to 73%, the Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team reported Wednesday morning. * Started: May 12 * Acres: 16,748 * Location: 15 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes * Cause: Human-caused * Resources: 223 * Containment: 13% * Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team notes: "Fire: Crews held line around the fire despite the strong, gusting winds. Unmanned Aerial Systems flew five flights during breaks in the wind, detecting areas with heat that were then attacked by ground crews. Today, additional firefighters will be moved from the Camp House Fire to the Jenkins Fire to make a push to connect existing containment lines. The heavy equipment that was working along the southern edge of the fire to masticate (chop up) large fallen debris into wood chips will progress north today. The debris that is chipped up will not burn as hot should fire reach the wood chippings. Over time, the woody chip debris will decompose quicker." * Started: May 11 * Acres: 12,071 * Location: 2 miles northeast of Brimson * Cause: Under investigation * Resources: 365 personnel * Containment: 73% * Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team notes: "Firefighters' steady effort in battling the Camp House Fire over the past week paid off as all existing lines held despite strong winds from the east. Overnight precipitation continued to aid in cooling the fire. Two hotshot crews will continue to work in some of the more challenging terrain to finish connecting portions of the containment line. Other crews will begin moving deeper into the interior from the southern end of the fire to find and put out any smoldering areas inside the containment line. The fire initially started on private land and moved into national forest system lands, and a Forest closure is still in effect." * Started: May 12 * Acres: 1,259 * Location: Southeast of Cotton * Cause: Under investigation * Resources: 9 personnel * Containment: 95% * Cloquet Area DNR Forestry notes: Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up isolated hotspots. No fire growth is expected, although high winds are a concern. The Wednesday forecast for the Brimson and Two Harbors area calls for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 56 degrees, with an east wind around 15 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph, the National Weather Service in Duluth reported. A gale warning was in effect Wednesday until 1 p.m. for the North Shore from Two Harbors to Duluth. A frost advisory was in effect from 1 to 9 a.m. Thursday for St. Louis and Lake counties, the NWS said. Temperatures could drop as low as 31 degrees. The forecast for Thursday is sunny, with a high near 65 degrees and a northeast wind around 5 mph. St. Louis and Lake counties will contact residents in their respective counties if they need to evacuate. * St. Louis County's "ready, set, go!" evacuation zone map denotes evacuation status in yellow, orange and red, along with recommended plans to protect residents and their property. * Lake County's "ready, set, go!" evacuation zone map denotes evacuation status in yellow, orange and red, along with recommended plans to protect residents and their property. Evacuation centers are no longer in operation. U.S. Forest Service hotline: 218-206-6805 United Way of Northeastern Minnesota For residents impacted in St. Louis County. It is working to establish a wildfire recovery fund. Immediate assistance is offered through its Comforts of Home program, which replaces lost items with referrals from agencies like the Red Cross and St. Louis County. All proceeds go to impacted community members. * Donate online: * Donate via mail: United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, 608 East Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719. Head of the Lakes United Way For residents impacted in Lake County. All proceeds go to impacted community members. * Donate online: * Donate via mail: Head of the Lakes United Way, 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802; include a note indicating "wildfire relief."
