Grain Elevator Fire In Hawley: Residents Asked To Stop Using Water, Schools Closed Monday

17 different fire departments are helping battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – 17 different fire departments help battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota.

The fire is under control after several hours.

The fire was reported by a passing BNSF railroad crew before midnight.

Firefighting efforts put a strain on the city’s water tower.

Firefighters are having to haul water in from other places to help fight the fire.

The city is asking residents to refrain from using water at this time.

Hawley Public Schools are also closed Monday due to water pressure issues from fighting the fire.

No one was hurt in the fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown as of Monday morning.