The Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Felton Fire Department responded to a combine fire in rural Felton Tuesday night. The call came in just after 8:00 PM in the area of 110th St. North and 210th Avenue. Officials say the combine was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on scene. Felton Fire arrived to…
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Mahnomen, MN – With the dry conditions, low humidity and windy weather we have had this week, many area fire departments have been called out to assist in controlling ditch and brush fires and open fires in area fields. Last night, the Mahnomen fire department and area departments were called out to the old Drive-In…
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With the bitterly cold temperatures this week, there’s a greater risk of fire danger. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says using fireplaces and using electricity for things like Christmas lights and space heaters can increase your risk of a fire. Petry says space heaters can keep you warm, but they can also be a safety…
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Gary, MN — Area fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire on Tuesday morning in between Twin Valley and Gary. According to a report from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Departments were dispatched to the area north of County Road 23 and west of Highway 32…
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Lake Park, MN — With smoking related fires being the number one cause of fatal fires in Minnesota and across the nation, Lake Park Fire Chief Dave Coufal is urging smokers to be more cautious about their smoking habit to prevent future tragedies from occurring. Coufal says he’s not aiming to stop people from smoking,…
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After battling the inferno at the main office/house at Northernaire Houseboats on Rainy Lake, the International Falls Fire Department discovered the body of an 85-year-old female in the fire at approximately 11:20 pm, Wednesday, Aug 24. The fire was reported just after 5 pm, Wednesday evening. The victims of the fire are related; the family…
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Hendrum, MN — This Saturday, March 26th enjoy good food and prizes galore during the Hendrum Fire and Rescue’s 24th annual Steak Supper Fun Night at the Hendrum Gymnasium. Social hour starts at 6:30pm with steaks being served around 7:30pm. The Hendrum Fire and Rescue held this event in the Hendrum gym for the first…
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Twin Valley, MN — You may have noticed heavy smoke and a house on fire south of Twin Valley this weekend, but it wasn’t an emergency situation…it was a training exercise. A number of area fire departments took part in a controlled house burn this Saturday a few miles south of Twin Valley along Highway…
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Lake Park, MN — It’s been a difficult couple days for the community of Lake Park after fire caused extensive damage to Lake Park American Legion on Sunday night. The Legion Hall, Lake Park’s only event center, served as a hub for gatherings including weekly fish frys, birthday parties, and countless community events and fundraisers.…
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Fosston, MN — A snow groomer was burnt up in a fire north of Fosston on Thursday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy who was conducting routine patrol, noticed a Bombardier Snow groomer on fire in section 14 of Brandsvold Township. Upon arrival, the driver, 48 year old Jamey Gunderson, reported…
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