Nearly 37,000 acres of land have burned to three since Sunday Wildfire Continuing the anger in northern Minnesota, none of which were included.

The Jenkins Creek fire in northwest of Duluth increased to about 20,600 acres Tuesday, according to Minnesota Incident Command System. The fires concentrated near Lake Hoyt and burned in mixed northern forests and turf covers.

Camp Fire - The first fire reported on Sunday afternoon increased to nearly 15,000 acres. Since then, the fire has destroyed dozens of structures. Forest Service officials said firefighters are taking a comprehensive strategy and providing protection for threatened buildings. Officials said the "turbulent" winds have been challenging the action, but the fire did not see the growth of the Jenkins Creek fire.

Officials say the three lakes/Munger Shaw fire (the smallest of three) spread to 1,700 acres.

As the fire continues, the pressure on the first responders is increasing. Some DNR stations are accepting donations from fire crew members.

According to KBJR, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating the suspect accused of launching a camp fire. DNR learned that a group of campers had unattended fires that spread beyond their control when they returned. Officials said all three fire investigations are underway.

Weather conditions in the arrow area have improved slightly, with storms expected to develop on Thursday as humidity flows. The next weather meteorologists say the area may see about an inch of rain, which will alleviate the dry conditions that firefighters face.

Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard and its helicopters Monday to help with firefighting. Officials remind people, including drone pilots, to stay away from all areas affected by wildfires so that firefighters can do their jobs effectively. Walz begs those who requested the evacuation.

"I know it's a difficult decision to make," he said in a press conference on Tuesday. "I'll file a lawsuit again for your own safety."

The governor said his office has contacted FEMA if federal aid is needed.

Due to the fire, part of the Lawrence Rangers District was closed in the upper national forest, prohibiting visitors from entering campgrounds, trails and recreational places.

“I might have watched it burned down”

In Buffalo, Eric Tanttila could only watch the fire in the distance—the live feed of his Bringson hut showed smoke, but the cabin stood.

"If it's not in our property right now - it's just at the door," Tanttila said Wednesday. "My expectation is that I might watch it burned down...so. Yes. It's tough."

Tanttila said he had been watching the spruce bud worms kill trees on his property for years. He tried to cut down as much as possible, but he thought it was the ideal fuel for the fire now.

"There are so many dry tinders, the trees that have died there. I always feel that this is a problem, but when it is a problem."

Now, he hopes the cabin was built in the 1980s and it survived the middle of this week.

1,000 homes evacuated in St. Louis County

Brad Smith of the two ports is a Jupiter and Sawyer who makes items such as doors, sheds and hunting stalls from wood. He packed everything he needed to evacuate, but so far, Feng had cooperated and he was able to stay.

"It's time to go when someone comes and we're ready. I got what I need," Smith said.

Smith has yellow lights, but St. Louis County officials say about 1,000 homes have been evacuated between the three fires.

Scott Lesnau, the county’s emergency preparedness coordinator, said search and rescue volunteers and local businesses have worked to keep crew members hydrated and fed at the fire department.

"Some of them are worried because they have characteristics in the evacuation areas of burning fires, so its pressure on them becomes stress," Lesnu said.

He urged residents to check at evacuation points in Fredenburg and Cotton, so officials knew they were safe and did not need to spend time boarding the plane on every home in the evac area.

How do you help

Donations can be made online through the head of Lakes United Way to support relief for Lake County community members.

Donations can also be mailed to the head of the Union Road of Lakes (note that this is for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802.

Donations can be made online through United Road in Northeast Minnesota to support relief for community members of St. Louis County.