The Brief The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking $4.3 million in civil damages from the man who was charged with starting the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County. DNR seeks damages from Camp House wildfireWhat we know:The DNR says it is seeking $4.3 million in civil damages for the costs of putting out the Camp House wildfire from the man who started it, Parker John Wilson. Camp House wildfire guilty pleaThe backstory:Wilson pleaded guilty in November 2025 to the forestry offense of "failure to extinguish a fire," a misdemeanor. The Camp House wildfire burned over 12,070 acres and over 180 structures, including homes and outbuildings.