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DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

The Crow Wing County sheriff says he thinks a campfire may have caused the blaze. On Tuesday, fire crews continued working to put out remaining hot spots, and residents who live in the evacuation zone were able to return to their homes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Authorities say Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is fully contained; Highway 61 reopens

Authorities say Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is fully contained; Highway 61 reopens

Authorities say the destructive Stewart Trail wildfire northeast of Two Harbors is now fully contained. Wildland firefighting crews on the North Shore have been aided by cooler, more humid weather and light rain.
by Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit

Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit

Residents are being allowed back to their homes and properties now that an evacuation order has been lifted. Firefighters and equipment are starting to be demobilized. And the Crow Wing County Sheriff says a campfire may have been the source of the blaze.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Walz meets with fire responders as crews gain ground on North Shore blaze

Walz meets with fire responders as crews gain ground on North Shore blaze

Gov. Tim Walz received a briefing on the Stewart Trail Fire, which is more than 60 percent contained. Residents are getting their first look at their homes and cabins in the burn area.
by Dan Kraker

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Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County now 60 percent contained

Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County now 60 percent contained

The fire started Saturday and had grown to more than 1,600 acres in size by Sunday night. Crews continue working to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots.
by Kirsti Marohn and MPR News Staff

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Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained

Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained

A wildfire on the North Shore that burned more than 30 buildings is now more than 60 percent contained — with favorable weather conditions helping firefighting crews. Residents are being allowed back into the burn area this afternoon to check on damage to their homes or cabins. Officials say the fire was started by a downed power line.
by Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

The Minnesota Incident Command Center reported late Sunday that the Stewart Trail wildfire burning north east of Two Harbors along Lake Superior’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained, but officials say there is still concern.
by Andrew Krueger, Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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