Flanders fire in Crow Wing County
ST. PAUL, Minn, (KFGO Learfield) – The Minnesota DNR says investigators have identified the origin of the Flanders Fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake in Crow Wing County.
The wildfire began Saturday and has burned around 1,600 acres. Persons of interest have been identified as the investigation continues. The DNR is asking residents in the Flanders Lake area, especially along County Road 11, Horseshoe Lake Road, and nearby state land to check trail cameras, Ring doorbells, or other surveillance footage between Friday and Sunday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact DNR Conservation Officer Jordan Anderson at 218-639-0782. At least 30 structures, including cabins and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.
Dozens of volunteer fire departments from across the state responded to a plea from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to send support equipment and personnel to the scene.
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