BRIMSON — St. Louis County released preliminary damage estimates for the three spring wildfires on Thursday, July 31.
The county is estimating total structure damage at $2.35 million; $2.25 million was caused by the 12,000-acre Camp House Fire near Brimson.
Camp House, the Jenkins Creek Fire north of Brimson and the Munger Shaw Fire near Cotton burned tens of thousands of acres in May and June.
A total of 205 structures were damaged across 74 parcels. All but 13 were total losses, with two partially damaged by Munger Shaw and 11 partially damaged by Camp House.
Past Coverage
Around 16 homes were damaged, and 70% of the properties were seasonal.
The Department of Revenue has more information on the disaster assessment process.
-
Contributed/Screenshot of St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay Facebook pageSt. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said the fire was one of at least a half-dozen blazes in the county as high winds, low humidity and drought conditions persisted. -
Contributed/CanvaResearchers are asking Minnesotans to count roadkill during Wildlife Casualty Count Week of Action, May 22-29, 2026, to help inform problem areas so that protections can be added. -
Contributed/Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesThe agency said it is also close to finishing upgrades on the pier on Sand Lake near Warba. -
Contributed/Mississippi Headwaters BoardThe Legislature must take action by Sunday night, May 17, 2026, to avoid the impacts on the Outdoor Heritage Fund projects set to begin or continue in coming months.
