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Camp House Fire Update

Monday, May 12. 2025

MNICS Team C- Incident Commander Jeb Backe & Ryan Williams (trainee)

Fire Information: 218-432-0953 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house

Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts

Size: 750 acres                           Location: Brimson, MN             Resources: 6 engines,3 dozers,                        

Containment: 0%                      Cause: Under investigation       10-person crew, 3 tracked vehicles

& air support 

Start Date: 5/11/2025                                                                  Total Personnel: 56

NOTE-Minnesota Incident Command Team C under Incident Commander Jeb Backe took command of the Camp House fire at 7 am this morning. Ongoing daily fire updates will be released around 11:00 am.

Overview: The Camp House Fire was reported yesterday afternoon approximately 1:00 pm, north of Brimson, MN in St. Louis County, near the Lake County boundary. The fire is burning in mixed forest vegetation with a large quantity of spruce budworm infested forest stands. Aircraft resources, MN Department of Natural Resources, Superior National Forest and mutual aid from area fire departments responded. Nearby structures were threatened. The fire is currently under investigation. Firefighter and public safety are the top priorities. 

Current Status: Firefighters continue full suppression tactics on the fire while protecting threatened structures surrounding the fire perimeter. Fire activity remained active overnight with low humidity recovery. 

Planned Activities: Firefighting resources are preparing for another active fire day. Firefighters will continue building fire lines and working toward fire containment while limiting damage to private land and forest resources. Air resources, heavy equipment, and ground resources will continue to suppress the fire. If drones are detected near the fire, all air operations supporting the fire will stop. 

National Weather Service Forecast: Today- The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag Warning for Monday, May 12 for 64 counties due to near-critical fire weather. Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight- Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday-Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Evacuations: Evacuation notifications went out last evening, 05/11/25. The northern line of the evacuation area is Little Creek Road, the eastern line is County Road 151, the southern line is Camp House Road, and the western line is Highway 44. Please use caution and be aware of firefighter and responders working in the area.

Cooperating Agencies: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Fire Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County Sherriff’s Office, and Lake County Emergency Management. 

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html