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Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread
Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread

CBS News

time14-05-2025

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Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread

Three massive, out of control wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota, as near critical fire weather conditions continue to plague the region, according to the National Weather Service. Crews are also battling massive wildfires just north of Minnesota in Canada's Manitoba and Ontario provinces. As of Wednesday morning, the Wildland Fire Application Information Portal reports the fires have spread across about 37,000 acres: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Team announced on Wednesday that its taken command of both the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires, managing the two as the "Brimson Complex." Below are interactive maps with continuously updated information from the National Interagency Fire Center. The Jenkins Creek Fire The Jenkins Creek Fire, which tripled in size between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, is centered about 60 miles north of Duluth near Hoyt Lakes, just northwest of the Camp House Fire. The Camp House Road Fire The Camp House Road Fire was first reported on Sunday afternoon about 45 miles northeast of Duluth. It has since destroyed dozens of structures, cabins and homes, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The Munger Shaw Fire First reported on Monday afternoon, the Munger Shaw Fire has spread to 1,300 acres. How you can help If you want to help the crews fighting the wildfires and the people being evacuated, you can send donations to the Wildland Fire Foundation.

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