Camper Fire Engulfed In Flames, Causes $150k In Damages Near Brainerd

On July 31st at 9:34 p.m., the Brainerd Fire Department responded to a camper on fire at Pleasureland RV Center on U.S. State Highway 371 in Unorganized Territory near Brainerd.

A caller stated the camper was on fire and was parked next to another camper, according to a press release.

About 30 firefighters arrived on the scene and found a fifth wheel camper fully engulfed in fire. The park model camper next to it started the fire. Both campers were parked inside the service area of the business in a secure area outside of the building.

The fire was quickly contained as fire crews kept the fire from spreading to the building. Damages are estimated at $150,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. North Ambulance, Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office and Nisswa Fire assisted with water supply.