Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Update

(Duluth, MN) — Officials say the rain that moved through northeastern Minnesota Thursday made a positive impact on the wildfires. The Jenkins Creek fire expanded a bit due to higher winds before the rain hit but the town of Hoyt Lakes was spared from evacuation orders. Strong winds re-ignited some areas of the Camp House Fire but crews were able to shore up fire lines along the eastern edge. The Munger Shaw fire is now 25 percent contained and mop up in some areas has begun. The evacuation order for that fire was lifted early Thursday evening and residents are being allowed to return to their property. The National Weather Service says more rain showers and cooler temps should help to limit further spread of the fires.

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