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05/21/2026

🔥Flanders Fire 9:00pm update: 1,712 acres and 100% containment.🔥
This will be the last update unless fire activity changes.

For future public information inquiries please contact the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center at [email protected]

🔥Expect the Flanders Fire to Produce Interior Smoke and Heat for Several Weeks🔥

It is not unusual for the interior of the fire to continue to smoke and hot spots to persist. We expect that the Flanders Fire will continue to smoke for the next several weeks. Fire weakened and charred trees are unpredictable in their weakened state and can fall unexpectantly, making prolonged firefighting far inside the fire area dangerous for firefighters. Trees falling on firefighters is one of the most hazardous parts of wildland firefighting. Crews will continue to monitor, mop up, and patrol the containment lines to ensure that no new hazards appear that could compromise the safety of life and property.

If you live near or are visiting the recently burned area of the Flanders Fire, refrain from entering fire affected areas and watch out for overhead hazards from falling limbs and trees. On the ground, burnt out stump holes can lead to trips or falls and can hold hot ash and coals for a long time which could cause burns.

Feel free to report any new smoke or hot spots outside of the main fire containment lines, but please refrain from reporting smoke or hot spots located farther interior of the fire. It is just not safe to send firefighters far interior in large fire areas. Help keep our firefighters and yourself safe. Thank you!

05/20/2026

5/20 9:30am Wildfire update from Minnesota Incident Command System MNICS. This will be the last Flanders Fire Update from MNICS unless fire conditions change.

Flanders Fire Update Wednesday, 5/20/26
MNICS Team B, Incident Commander Jeb Backe

Fire Information Line: 218-225-1711 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Online: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-flanders-fire

Flanders Fire Quick Facts
Size: 1,686 acres Origin: 10 miles east of Breezy Point, Minnesota County: Crow Wing Start Date: May 16, 2026 Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 95% Total Personnel: 91

Key Messages: Containment increased to 95% yesterday evening due to the continued good work of the firefighters. County Road 11 has been reopened, but the public is asked to please avoid the area unless you have a need to pass through. If it is necessary to enter the area, slow down and be extra mindful while driving as there are still firefighters in the area doing work. The public should note that in the coming weeks they may still see lingering smoke in areas inside the fire perimeter. Firefighters strengthened containment lines 150 feet inwards from the edge of the fire, which acts as a barrier that keeps the fire from spreading. Beyond 150 feet, hot spots will likely be left to cool on their own because fire affected trees are a high danger and risk to firefighters within the interior of the fire area.

Operations Update:
Yesterday crews were able to use data gathered from an aerial survey completed by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Drone Team to locate and extinguish hotspots on the fire line. Crews also continued work on dropping hazard trees where they could impact roads and property. Firefighters continued to actively mop up and secure the fire lines.

Planned Activity:
Today, crews will continue to assess for hazard trees and mop up any remaining hot spots along the fire perimeter. Crow Wing County Health and Emergency Management will be visiting homeowners inside the former evacuation zone to identify needs and help assess any impact the fire may have had on residents’ homes and property. With containment nearing completion, firefighters and equipment are continuing to be demobilized and the Incident Management Team is preparing to transfer command of the fire back to local authorities at 7am on May 21, 2026.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been established over the fire area. The TFR restricts aircraft from entering a designated area around the fire to ensure safety during firefighting operations. Do not fly unauthorized drones near the Flanders Fire. Remember - If you fly, we can't!

Closures/Evacuations: There are no closures or evacuations in effect on this fire. Fire crews are still actively working on the fire, so we ask everyone to prioritize public and firefighter safety by trying to avoid spending time in the area or if passing through be mindful of firefighting crews working in the area.

Burning Restrictions: Despite recent rainfall, conditions remain dry in central Minnesota, and everyone needs to adhere to current burning restrictions found at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Weather: Temperatures will be chilly in the morning with a low of 33 eventually climbing to a high of 62. The minimum humidity will be around 31 percent, with sunny skies predicted.

If needed, future fire updates will be posted on the MNICS page https://www.facebook.com/mnics.org

Aerial Photo of Flanders Fire by Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Drone Team

05/20/2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the following update regarding the investigation into the Flanders Fire:

The DNR has located the origin of the fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake. The fire began on Saturday, May 16, and has burned approximately 1,600 acres in Crow Wing County.
Investigators have also identified people of interest in the case.

The DNR is asking residents and others in and around the Flanders Lake area — particularly on the western side on state land, along County Road 11, and Horseshoe Lake Road — who may have trail camera footage, Ring doorbell footage, or any other information from between Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17, to contact DNR Conservation Officer Jordan Anderson at (218) 639-0782.

We appreciate the continued support and cooperation from our community as this investigation continues.

05/19/2026

6:09 5/18/26 Flanders Fire Update:

60% Containment
1,667 Acres burned
143 fire personnel on the fire
Mission: Mop up hot spots
More ground crews, less structural crews

AND- It’s raining!!!! 🌧️ as of 6:12PM

Phenomenal work today by all.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Flanders Fire Update

Crews will continue working the Flanders Fire throughout today, focusing on hot spots and strengthening containment lines. While the area did receive some rain, it was not significant enough to have much impact on the fire conditions.

County Road 11 remains closed at this time. We will notify the public as soon as the roadway is reopened, which could possibly occur at some point later today.

Once the road does reopen, fire crews and emergency personnel will still be actively working in the area. We ask the public to please avoid interfering with crews so they can continue operating safely and effectively. Our priority remains protecting lives, property, and the safety of everyone in the area.

We are also asking that individuals who do not have a reason to be in the area, including those who may simply be curious, please refrain from traveling into the fire area until crews have completed their work. Keeping unnecessary traffic out of the area helps ensure the safety of both the public and emergency responders.

Again, we are overwhelmed by the incredible support from this community. The kindness, donations, encouragement, and willingness to help have meant so much to the responders and families impacted by this fire. Thank you.