TWO HARBORS, MINN. – Governor Tim Walz, and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) visited the Incident Command Center in Two Harbors, Minnesota to receive a briefing from officials battling the wildfires and to survey fire damage.

“We heard directly about the incredible emergency response effort that is underway to contain these wildfires that spread so quickly.  I’m grateful to the firefighters, National Guard, Forest Service and local officials who are working tirelessly to fight these fires and keep people safe, ” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar. “I stand ready to support all efforts to make sure emergency responders  receive the resources they need to do their work so affected areas can start to rebuild.”

“My heart is with the Minnesotans who have been forced to evacuate their homes and the communities facing these devastating wildfires. I’m grateful to the firefighters, emergency personnel, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. Forest Service, DNR, and local volunteers who are putting themselves on the line to protect lives and land,” said Sen. Tina Smith. “Being here today allowed us to speak directly with those coordinating the response so we can ensure they have the support and resources they need. In the face of loss and uncertainty, Minnesotans always show up for one another, and I know we’ll get through this together.”

Walz, Klobuchar, and Smith were briefed on the Brimson Complex (made up of the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires) and the Munger Shaw fires by Incident Commander Brian Jenkins with the Eastern Area Incident Management Team and other emergency response leaders and local officials. 

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