More than 30,000 acres have burned in northern Minnesota

The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area the same size as the city of Minneapolis. That’s more than 30,000 acres.

Thursday’s rain was great news for crews trying to contain three massive wildfires in the Northland. However, days after the fires started, all three fires are still 0% contained.

As of Thursday night, the Jenkins Creek Fire is now moving towards Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt, Minnesota. Some of the residents are now preparing to evacuate. Authorities are warning winds could blow the fires toward populated areas…

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