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Tracked IncidentMN

Camp Fire

Feed checked
Oct 22, 2026 22:00 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 22, 2026 14:09 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 28, 2026 22:40 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

4,357
Acres
100%
Contained
11
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 22, 2026 14:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Camp wildfire, located in Lake County, Minnesota, was discovered on July 7, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. By August 6, the fire had burned 4,359 acres and was 64% contained, with 126 personnel on the scene. Over the next weeks the fire grew slightly to 4,361 acres by August 11, reaching 83% containment, and then stabilized at 4,357 acres by August 19, where containment climbed to 97% with only nine personnel remaining. The fire behavior remained minimal to moderate, with occasional creeping, smoldering, and isolated torching, and the incident was fully contained at 100% on August 28, with 11 personnel still monitoring the area. The estimated cost rose from $6,292,968 on August 11 to $7,112,858 by the final report on August 28.

Official source description: 5 Miles N from Winton, MN

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping

Intelligence Timeline

Fri, Aug 28 - 10:40 PM Source: NIFC
4,357 acres
100% cont.
Wed, Aug 26 - 6:00 PM Source: NIFC
4,357 acres
97% cont.
Tue, Aug 25 - 10:00 PM Source: NIFC
4,357 acres
97% cont.
Mon, Aug 24 - 10:00 PM Source: NIFC
4,357 acres
97% cont.
Sat, Aug 22 - 11:00 PM Source: NIFC
4,357 acres
97% cont.

Location

Regional Air Quality

44
Good
AQI · OZONE

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Minnesota Arrowhead. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-10-22 21:00:00 UTC.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {22A490F6-8B77-4EDA-A8B5-1979BEFE384B}

Discovered: Jul 7, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $7,112,858

Coordinates: 47.999, -91.7829

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Camp Fire burned?

The Camp Fire has burned 4,357 acres as of August 28, 2026.

Is the Camp Fire contained?

Yes, the Camp Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Camp Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Camp Fire located?

The Camp Fire is burning in Lake, MN.

Is the Camp Fire still active?

The Camp Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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