Camp House Fire 2025
Camp House Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Minnesota, burning 20 miles northwest of Two Harbors.
Latest update
June 13, 2025 update - The Camp House Fire is 100% contained.
The fire began on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota, outside the Superior National Forest. The fire was initially reported at 750 acres and expanded rapidly due to dry conditions, gusty winds, and a large volume of dead timber, particularly in areas infested with spruce budworms. The fire moved onto the Superior National Forest, causing closures and evacuations. Initial fire behavior included crown fires and rapid spread through dense forest, fueled by widespread dead and dying trees.
At least 144 structures, primarily homes and cabins along Highway 44, were destroyed by the fire's initial spread. Initially, mandatory evacuations were put in place for Highway 44 and nearby communities, and evacuation centers were established to assist displaced residents. All evacuations have been lifted.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the the local Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area forestry assumed management of the Camp House fire. Firefighting operations will continue, including patrolling and gridding within the interior of the Camp House fire to check for any remaining heat. If any pockets of lingering heat are found, firefighters will mop up these areas of concern to extinguish the heat. The DNR may continue to request infrared flights that aid in checking the fire area for lingering heat. Suppression repair assessments and repairs will also continue as needed. Some Superior National Forest road and recreation site closures remain in effect.