Man cited for starting Camp House Fire pleas guilty
DULUTH, Min. – Court records show Parker John Wilson has been convicted of “
He paid $190 in a fine and fees for the conviction.
He was originally cited on September 9th for starting the fire.
The fire broke out on May 11, 2025 near Brimson.
The $190 was made up of a $100 fine, a $75 “Criminal Surcharge” and $15 for the “Law Library”.
The conviction was entered in court records on November 5, 2025.
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On September 23, his lawyer entered his original plea of not guilty.
The Minnesota DNR told FOX21 in September their investigation into the fire’s showed the cause was believed to be “an unattended campfire.”
The Camp House Fire burned more than 12,070 acres and destroyed more than 150 structures, including homes and outbuildings.
