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The Flanders Fire near Breezy Point and Crosslake is now among some of the largest wildfires in the last 20 years in Minnesota.

With the investigation into the cause of the large fire ongoing, officials share they have identified 'people of interest' and are looking for photos and videos from cameras in the area.

Fire crews were able to establish a 100% containment around the fire by the end of the day on Monday, and Lake County officials now say all evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 61 are over.

Officials shared Monday morning that the large fire near Crosslake and Breezy Point is about 20% contained, with plans to reopen County Road 11, though the situation is still 'dynamic'.

In a new update on Monday morning, officials shared changes to the evacuation area and overall containment of the fire, along with the believed cause of the fire.

Numerous agencies are now responding to the largest of Minnesota's wildfires this weekend, a blaze near Crosslake that is now thousands of acres in size.

The pilot landed safely, but the St. Louis County Sheriff says the department will be 'working hard' to find the person behind the bullet hole.

Crews have established 30% containment on the fire, which has burned more than 30 building since starting on Friday afternoon.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expects another hazy summer. There have been more air quality alerts issued in the last five summers than ever before.

We've experienced some smokey summers in Minnesota and Wisconsin in recent years, primarily caused by massive wildfires in Canada. A new study shows just how bad the risks are of chronic exposure.