Crow Wing County declared a local emergency as firefighters continued battling the Flanders wildfire near Breezy Point and Crosslake. County alerts said evacuations were underway in affected areas while reports said the fire was still active and about 20% contained.
Crow Wing County declared a local emergency as firefighters continued working to contain the Flanders wildfire near Breezy Point and Crosslake.
County alerts said crews and law enforcement were evacuating areas east of East Horseshoe Lake Road and south of County Road 11 while emergency personnel worked to protect life and property.
The county had already said on May 17 that crews were still actively working the fire and that the evacuation area had not changed. By May 18, local reporting said the county had declared a local emergency as responders focused on hot spots and containment lines.
Current situation
Reports on May 18 said the fire remained active and was about 20% contained. Officials have not publicly confirmed any change to the evacuation perimeter in the latest county alert included in the research.
The declaration raises the response level as crews continue trying to hold the fire near homes and other threatened areas. The next major updates are likely to focus on containment progress, evacuation changes and any damage reports.
What to watch
- Whether evacuation zones change as crews gain ground on the fire
- Whether containment or acreage estimates are updated
- Whether county officials release more details on the local emergency declaration
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