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CBS News
12-06-2025
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Wildfire smoke extends air quality alert until Thursday night for southern Minnesota
NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from June 12, 2025 NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from June 12, 2025 NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from June 12, 2025 by Abby Madsen An air quality alert for central and southern Minnesota continues from Wednesday into Thursday until 11 p.m. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the area under the alert starts around Alexandria, Brainerd and Hinckley and extends south. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been moving into Minnesota behind a cold front, impacting air quality, making it unhealthy for sensitive groups. The alert for northern Minnesota has been canceled. Rain is expected throughout Minnesota Thursday, with the possibility of reducing the smoke levels in the Twin Cities area. Ground-level smoke is expected to linger throughout Thursday and potentially into Friday and Saturday, with cleaner air moving into northern Minnesota starting Friday. For sensitive groups, the air and pollution may affect anyone with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing or fatigue. Reducing outdoor physical activities and taking more breaks are a few ways to prevent these symptoms. Wildfires are also still affecting northern Minnesota; The Jenkins Creek Fire, north of Duluth, Minnesota, which began on May 12, is 94% contained on Thursday. Crews are continuing to work along Bundle Lake Road with drone units looking for any hotspots in the interior of the fire. For the past three days, there hasn't been smoke or heat located in the interior. With a chance of storms moving into Minnesota Friday, they may pass over the fire area, relieving some of the vegetation.
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.
