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Camp House Fire Highway 16
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Burn area acreage reduced

Matt McConico,

Smoke from the Camp House Fire seen above the trees along Highway 16 near Highway 44. DULUTH, Minn. – As of Thursday morning (5/1/2025), the burning area of the Brimson Complex wildfire (Camp House/Jenkins combined) has changed due to drone mapping. The Camp House fire’s burning estimate is 14,979 acres and the Jenkins Creek fire estimate is 15,571 acres. The…

Minnesota National Guard support the state’s efforts to combat the Camp House Wildfire near Brimson, Minnesota, May 13, 2025
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Air quality alert extended for northeast Minnesota

Matt McConico,

Photo CourtesyMinnesota National Guard DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. The Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires in the Superior National Forest remain active and will continue to produce heavy ground-level smoke through Thursday. The affected area includes International Falls, Hibbing,…
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Superior National Forest Closing Areas Around Brimson Due To Fire

Matt McConico,

Superior National Forest Brimson Complex Fire Area Closure DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the Brimson Complex fires (Camp House & Jenkins Creek fires) on the Superior National Forest (SNF) is closing a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District. Forest Supervisor Tom Hall elected to close visitor entry at campsites, recreation sites, trails, roads and lakes. The areas including range from near…

Camp House Fire Damage
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140 Structures Destroyed In Camp House Fire

Matt McConico,

Camp House Fire Damage BRIMSON, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office say, as of Tuesday afternoon, “approximately 140 structures” have been destroyed in the Camp House wildfire. The fire has spread to more than 12,000 acres. The road closure on Hwy 44 from Rollins Road (Hugo’s Bar) to Townline Road is still in effect. Sheriff’s deputies and the…

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Regional Group To Take Over Minnesota Wildfire Fighting

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – State and local fire teams have been leading the battle against the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires since they broke out on Sunday and Monday respectively. Jenkins Creek fire in the distance. Camp House fire in the forefront. That will change the morning of Wednesday, May 14. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team will assume…

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80 Wildfires Around Minnesota

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in a news release says since Sunday (May 11), firefighters have responded to approximately 80 wildfires throughout Minnesota. Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) Three big wildfires are burning in Northeast Minnesota. As of Tuesday morning the information on the fires include: Camp House Fire Developed May 11, 2025. Currently 11,778  acres…

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Sheriff: 40-Plus Structures Destroyed In ‘Camp House’ Fire Near Brimson

As Tuesday morning, there were no reports of injuries of fatalities in the three active wildfires in St. Louis County.
Dan Hanger,

CAMP HOUSE FIRE: Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) One day after a massive wildfire erupted near Brimson, officials reported Monday night that at least 40 structures had been destroyed by the Camp House wildfire. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office made that announcement about the losses in a news release around 10:30 p.m. The Camp House fire grew to…

Air Quality Alert (May 12 - May 13, 2025)
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Air Quality Alert Due To Wildfires In Northeast Minnesota

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Monday, May 12, through Tuesday, May 13, for northeast Minnesota  
Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota due to the wildfires in the area. Air Quality Alert (May 12 – May 13, 2025) Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category or worse. Orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Ely is in the middle of the Purple zone…

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Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions Across the Northland

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The fire danger in the Northland has been rated as high, as a result the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued burn restrictions across the region. “This upcoming pattern that we’re going to be looking at as far as creating these possible critical fire weather conditions, especially Sunday and Monday, is something that we generally see,…
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Adverse Health Impacts Possible As Quick-Hitting & Dense Wildfire Smoke Moves In

James McAllister,

Several wildfires have developed over southern Canada since Thursday, and a passing cold front will bring in smoke from the wildfires here into the Northland. Smoke has already entered northern Minnesota this morning and will continue to propagate southeast behind the cold front. The wildfire smoke is expected to arrive around the Iron Range at about noon, the Twin Ports…

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Thursday Morning Northland Forecast: 5/1/2025

May Showers
Karl Spring,

April was a little cooler than normal, and a little wetter than normal. Now, we turn the page into May. The average high for today is 57 degrees. We will be right about there, with a high of between 55 and 60. We also have an increasing chance for showers later today, tonight, and tomorrow morning. So, May is starting…

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Wednesday Morning Northland Forecast: 4/30/2025

Windy and Warmer
Karl Spring,

While it was sunny yesterday, it also felt breezy and raw, with a cold north wind most of the day. The average high is 56 degrees, and we only climbed to 49 for a high temp. But it felt much cooler, with persistent, chilly north winds up to 25mph. Inside your car, with the sunshine beaming in, it practically felt…

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Tuesday Morning Northland Forecast: 4/29/2025

Calmer and Easier Weather
Karl Spring,

While there was some rough weather in the southern parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin yesterday, here in the Northland, we pretty much missed out on that. We all got some decent amounts of rain, along with a little lightning and thunder. But, for the most part, we could be satisfied with garden variety thunderstorms at worst. And, I will always…