DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The rain that moved through the area Thursday evening has made a positive impact on the wildfires in northeast Minnesota.
The largest of the three fires, the Jenkins Creek fire, expanded a bit Thursday due to higher winds before the rain hit but the town of Hoyt Lakes was spared from evacuation orders.
High winds also re-ignited some areas of the Camp House Fire but crews were able to shore up fire lines along the eastern edge. Evacuation orders are still in effect but will be reviewed on Friday.
The Munger Shaw fire is now 25 percent contained and mop up in some areas has begun. The evacuation order for that fire was lifted early Thursday evening and residents are being allowed to return to their property.
The National Weather Service says more rain showers and cooler temperatures are likely on Friday which should help to limit further spread of the fires.
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