Three massive wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota.
Crews are also battling colossal wildfires just north of Minnesota in Canada’s Manitoba and Ontario provinces, with hundreds of thousands of acres burned since May 12.
As of Thursday morning, the National Interagency Fire Center reports the Minnesota fires now cover about 30,000 acres:
On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Forest Service announced it believes the Jenkins Creek Fire was “human caused,” though the investigation is still in progress.
The DNR is leading the Munger Shaw fight, while the Eastern Area Complex Incident Team has command of the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires, managed jointly as the “Brimson Complex.”
Below are interactive maps, updated regularly by the National Interagency Fire Center.
The Jenkins Creek Fire
The Jenkins Creek Fire, first reported on May 13, is centered about 60 miles north of Duluth near Hoyt Lakes, just northwest of the Camp House Fire. It tripled in size in the first 24 hours, according to the St. Louis Sheriff’s Office.
The Camp House Road Fire
The Camp House Road Fire was first reported on May 12, about 45 miles northeast of Duluth. The sheriff’s office reports it has since destroyed more than 150 structures, including cabins and homes. The U.S. Forest Service says the fire “initially started on private land and moved into national forest system lands.”
The Munger Shaw Fire
First reported on May 12, the Munger Shaw Fire quickly spread to about 1,600 acres. It is now nearly 100% contained, officials say.
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.
