VIDEOS: Two wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, destroying hundreds of acres in the Superior National Forest and prompting nearby evacuations. The cause of the fires is not clear. Homes have been destroyed and residents have been evacuated as crews battle to contain the fires. Monday afternoon, the St. Louis County Sheriff also warned of a third fire burning in Cotton Township, about 25 miles southwest of the Camp House fire. A Red Flag warning has been in effect in recent days, meaning conditions are ripe for the fires to continue to spread.
The wildfire, named the Camp House fire, started around 1 p.m. on Sunday in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota. The fire grew from about 200 acres early Sunday afternoon to around 750 acres in size Sunday night. By late Monday afternoon, fire officials said the fire had burned an estimated 1,250 acres and was actively burning. Meanwhile, three homes have been destroyed, and at least another 50 homes and cabins have been evacuated. Some staff members at a nearby camp were also evacuated. Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday he was deploying the National Guard to assist in battling the fires.
