Wildfires

The Flanders Fire near Breezy Point and Crosslake is now among some of the largest wildfires in the last 20 years in Minnesota.

With the investigation into the cause of the large fire ongoing, officials share they have identified 'people of interest' and are looking for photos and videos from cameras in the area.

Fire crews were able to establish a 100% containment around the fire by the end of the day on Monday, and Lake County officials now say all evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 61 are over.

Northern Minnesota wildfires have forced evacuations in two counties. Here's where things stand today, and how people can get free storage if they need it.

Officials shared Monday morning that the large fire near Crosslake and Breezy Point is about 20% contained, with plans to reopen County Road 11, though the situation is still 'dynamic'.

A 48-year-old man was arrested at his home on Sunday night in connection to the bullet hole found in a firefighting plane on Friday.

In a new update on Monday morning, officials shared changes to the evacuation area and overall containment of the fire, along with the believed cause of the fire.

Local and county officials provided an update on the fire, evacuation status, and other information Sunday morning.

Numerous agencies are now responding to the largest of Minnesota's wildfires this weekend, a blaze near Crosslake that is now thousands of acres in size.

Crews have established 30% containment on the fire, which has burned more than 30 building since starting on Friday afternoon.