Multiple Rapidly Growing Wildfires Burn Thousands Acres Minnesota, North Dakota

Firefighters in northeastern Minnesota are currently battling three major wildfires, including the Camp House, Jenkins Creek, and Munger Shaw fires, which have collectively burned thousands of acres and prompted multiple evacuations. The Camp House Fire, located about 40 miles north of Duluth, has expanded rapidly to over 1,200 acres, destroying at least 40 structures with no reported injuries. The Jenkins Creek and Munger Shaw fires have also grown significantly, with evacuations advised in affected areas. Governor Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist fire crews in combating these blazes. Meanwhile, a red flag warning is in effect across nearly all of Minnesota due to dry, windy conditions that exacerbate fire risks, and an air quality alert has been issued for much of the state due to elevated ground-level ozone. Similar wildfire activity has been reported in neighboring North Dakota, where dry conditions have led to numerous fires burning thousands of acres, underscoring the ongoing regional wildfire threat.