Wildfires are burning through thousands of acres of forest in Northern Minnesota damaging buildings and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.��The yet-to-be-contained Camp House fire, Jenkins Creek fire and Munger Shaw fire have a small accomplice to thank for their continued destruction: spruce budworms, a well-known pest that has terrorized Minnesota forests for at least half a century, killing trees and making them more susceptible to fire. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Kyeland Jackson. Map by C.J. Sinner/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Data source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2024 Forest Health Survey. #Minnesota #minnesotawildfires