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Minnesota Wildfires Stabilize as Munger Shaw Fire Reaches 50% Containment

Authorities grant limited access for property owners in Brimson Complex zones as investigations into human-caused origins continue.

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Hundreds of trees stand after being charred by the Camp House wildfire in Brimson, Minn. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.   ]

ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com
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Overview

  • The Brimson Complex fires, consisting of Camp House and Jenkins Creek, remain uncontained but have shown no growth in recent days.
  • The Munger Shaw fire is now 50% contained, and evacuation orders for this area have been lifted.
  • Property owners in Brimson Complex zones are allowed supervised, two-hour access on May 17 and 18, with proof of ownership required at checkpoints.
  • Investigators attribute the fires to human causes: an unattended campfire, a discarded cigarette, and a burning hay bale.
  • Fire crews are employing bulldozers, direct attacks, and aerial support while preparing for potentially challenging weather conditions next week.