DNR probes people of interest as Flanders Fire grows in Crow Wing County
The Minnesota DNR says multiple people of interest have been identified as investigators probe the source of the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County; the blaze has burned about 1,666 acres (2.6 square miles) and is 60% contained, with no injuries and evacuation orders lifted. The origin is near the north shore of Flanders Lake, between Breezy Point and Highway 6, and authorities are asking for trail camera or home surveillance footage from May 15–17. County Road 11 reopened as crews work to contain the fire. In a separate update, the Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is now 100% contained at just over 350 acres.