Three wildfires have burned a combined over 30,000 acres in northern Minnesota, destroying buildings and prompting evacuations.

Nearly 37,000 acres have burned since Sunday as three wildfires continue to rage in northern Minnesota, none of which have been contained.

In northeastern Minnesota, the Jenkins Creek Fire is causing significant destruction, with over 15,000 acres burned and local firefighters stepping up, all while the community hopes for rain to help.

Luckily with this go around in the short term we have cooler, wetter weather coming. Places like California will undoubtedly continue to see worsening fire seasons but bad years in Minnesota could become more frequent, even if they are still overall rare compared to the west.

DNR Forestry Director Patty Thielen called current weather and fire conditions "unprecedented," saying the number of fires so far in 2025 is 3 times the average.

The Northland Wildfires have led to frantic moments for those forced from their homes and businesses. That includes a kennel owner in Brimson, Minnesota, who had to flee with dozens of dogs.

As Minnesota experiences a highly active spring wildfire season, with approximately 500 wildfires reported since April 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to take wil