The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area of about 30,000 acres, which is roughly the size of Minneapolis.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are expected to visit the Incident Command Center in Two Harbors on Friday to get a first hand look at that area’s wildfires and the devastation left behind.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state leaders spoke to reporters live from northern Minnesota on wildfire damage as uncontrolled blazes continue to burn thousands of acres.