DNR: 'People of interest' identified in 1,600-acre Flanders Fire
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Key Points:
- The Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County has burned over 1,600 acres since Saturday and is currently 60% contained.
- The fire's origin is believed to be near the north shore of Flanders Lake, between Breezy Point and Highway 6.
- County Road 11, previously closed due to the fire, has been reopened, and evacuation orders were lifted as of Tuesday noon.
- No injuries have been reported in connection with the fire.
- The Minnesota DNR is investigating the cause and requests anyone with surveillance or trail camera footage from May 15-17 in the area to contact them.