Fierce wildfires are raging across northeastern Minnesota, with the Jenkins Creek Fire burning 6,800 acres and threatening homes.
Helicopter crews captured dramatic scenes as firefighters pre-treated houses, saving structures just before the flames swept through.
The most destructive blaze, the Camp House Fire near Duluth, has scorched 12,000 acres and destroyed at least 40 buildings.
With zero percent containment and evacuation orders in place, firefighting efforts continue around the clock amid intense heat and smoke.