- Size: 15,000 acres
- Detected: May 11, 2025
- Location: Brimson, MN
- Incident Management Team: Eastern Region Complex Incident Management Team
- Cooperating agencies: MN Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department, Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, MN Dept of Public Safety, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Emergency Management
Current Status: Firefighters continue full suppression tactics on the fire while providing structure protection to threatened structures in the fire area. Fire activity was high yesterday, consisting of group torching, running and spotting. The fire has spotted over both natural features and area roads. Firefighting resources continue working on the fire at night providing structure protection. Additional resources have been ordered. Fire has been very active the last two days with the burning period going into the night. Aerial mapping of the fire has been done at night with infrared camera due to the active burning period during the day.
Planned Activities: Firefighting resources are preparing for another active fire day. In-state and out-of-state resources will continue building fire lines with heavy equipment and tracked equipment. Air resources continue water drops in support of fire, as available. If drones are detected near the fire, all air operations supporting the fire will stop.