Forest Service reports new wildfire in Hoyt Lakes area

Jenkins Creek Fire Staying Same Size

U.S. Forest Service photo by C. Skustad DULUTH, Minn. – The Jenkins Fire, which is burning near Cadotte Lake, Bassett Lake and Town Line Road has burned 6800 acres as of Tuesday (5/13/2025) afternoon. That acreage is the same as previous reports. But the fire has 0% containment. 22 people are fighting the fire using 1 engine, 3 tracked vehicles, plus air support. The fire was first detected around 11:00 a.m on Monday, May 12, 2025. Critical plac…

Forest Service reports new wildfire in Hoyt Lakes area

The Jenkins Creek Fire is "several hundred acres" and burning southeast of Hoyt Lakes. The Cadotte Lake Campground is being evacuated.