An update issued at 7:46 a.m. revealed that the Jenkins Creek Fire expanded to 6,000 acres, a significant increase from the 1,500 acres it had devoured as of Monday evening.

Minnesota wildfires force campground manager to evacuate property 03:09. Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite image

Windy and dry conditions have made it tough for firefighters to extinguish flames, which have now burned an area that's larger than the city of Minneapolis.

Gov. Walz is set to brief media members at 12:30 p.m. on the latest efforts to contain three major wildfires burning in northern Minnesota. You can watch the news briefing live here:

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday directed the Minnesota National Guard to respond to northern Minnesota as two major wildfires burn thousands of acres in St. Louis County, forcing residents to evacuate.

State and local fire teams have been leading the battle against the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires since they broke out on Sunday and Monday respectively. Jenkins Creek fire in the distance. Camp House fire in the forefront.

The National Weather Service says high temperatures and low dewpoints will continue on Wednesday and create an environment favorable for the growth of the current fires and any others that might form.

The devastating wildfires that are consuming thousands of acres of forest in northern Minnesota have been exacerbated by the actions of a wood pest. Commanders responding to the trio of wildfires ongoing in St. Louis County say they have been fueled by the eastern spruce budworm.