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Cooler Weather Slows Minnesota Wildfires as Crews Make Containment Gains

Camp House fire reaches 31% containment, Munger Shaw fire 75%, while Jenkins Creek remains uncontained at over 16,000 acres.

A North Star firefighter pulls a water line to douse a hot spot as part of the efforts to combat the Camp House in Brimson, Minn. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.   ]

ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com
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Overview

  • The Camp House fire has burned 12,277 acres and is now 31% contained, with firefighters focusing on its east and north sides.
  • The Jenkins Creek fire, the largest of the three, has scorched 16,332 acres and remains completely uncontained, threatening nearby communities.
  • The Munger Shaw fire has reached 75% containment, with evacuation orders for the area lifted late last week.
  • Cooler temperatures and rain have slowed fire activity, allowing crews to strengthen containment lines and address hotspots safely.
  • Investigators believe human causes sparked the fires, with an unattended campfire suspected in Camp House and a discarded cigarette in Jenkins Creek.