Overview
- The fire, detected Friday near Highway 61 north of Two Harbors, spread fast in low humidity and gusty winds.
- Officials put the size at about 355 acres with 30% containment as of Saturday night, and evacuations remain in place.
- State Highway 61 is closed between Two Harbors and Silver Bay, sending drivers on a long North Shore detour.
- A Lake County damage count found 34 buildings lost, including eight homes, and no injuries have been reported.
- A Type 3 incident team is directing air and ground crews, and investigators have not yet identified the cause.