Minnesota DNR Identifies Flanders Fire Origin and People of Interest in 1,666-Acre Blaze
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Updated · FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · May 19
Minnesota DNR Identifies Flanders Fire Origin and People of Interest in 1,666-Acre Blaze
11 articles · Updated · FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · May 19
Minnesota DNR investigators said they have pinpointed the Flanders Fire’s origin near the north shore of Flanders Lake and identified people of interest tied to the case.
Officials are now seeking resident video from May 15-17, especially Ring or trail-camera footage from the lake’s west side along County Road 11 and Horseshoe Lake Road.
The wildfire near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County remained about 1,666 acres and 60% contained Tuesday morning after crews made major overnight progress.
Crow Wing County lifted evacuations Tuesday, a day after declaring an emergency to speed funding and assistance for residents and local businesses.
As investigators seek a human cause, is Minnesota truly prepared for the wildfire threat detailed in its own climate reports?
With 'people of interest' now identified, what does justice and recovery look like for the fire-ravaged Crow Wing County community?