Disasters

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.
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.
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.
34 buildings damaged by wildfire near Two Harbors; Highway 61 still closed
In an update Saturday evening, Lake County and firefighting officials said the Stewart Trail Fire northeast of Two Harbors had damaged or destroyed 34 structures — eight “primary” structures, such as homes, as well as 26 outbuildings.
Wildfires prompt evacuations, highway closures in northeast Minnesota
Fire crews were working from the ground and the air late Friday to contain a wildfire that prompted evacuations and the closure of a stretch of Highway 61 along the North Shore, northeast of Two Harbors.