DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A large grass fire spreads to a woman’s house in rural Brandon Township, about 10 miles northwest of Alexandria. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got a call about the rapidly spreading fire from 81-year-old Diann Guenther just before noon. Brandon Fire Department responded to put the fire out but it had already claimed a large portion…
COURTESY: EDWARD VANEGAS LUTSEN, MNLUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR) — With rumors about lawsuits, unpaid taxes and failed fire inspections after fire destroyed the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Minnesota’s North Shore, the owner is speaking out. Bryce Campbell issued a lengthy statement on Facebook asking people to “stop”. He says “The damage that has been done is going beyond a building.” Campbell…
LUSTEN, Minn. (KVRR/AP) — The State Fire Marshal says the last inspection at Lutsen Resort Lodge took place last July. They found seven violations, four of which the property owner repaired. They say it is too early to determine if the outstanding violations played a role in the fire. “This fire had a significant impact to the local economy and…
Fire at homeless encampment in Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire was called out to a fire at a homeless encampment near Veterans Memorial Bridge around 6:50 this morning. The crews were able to use long reaching equipment to knock down the fire near the river. According to department, there were several campfires in the encampment and were unattended which…
HICKSON, N.D. (KVRR) — A house in Hickson, North Dakota has significant interior damage after a fire. It was reported around 6:40 last night. Fire departments from Horace and Kindred responded. They arrived to find the homeowner standing outside of the house with a fire raging in the kitchen. There were no reported injuries to first responders or the homeowner….
LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…
Courtesy, Lutsen ResortLUTSEN, Minn. (KQDS) – A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Historic Lutsen Lodge. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort around at 12:24 a.m. Staff from Lutsen Resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby. The flames quickly grew to engulf the lodge. No guests…
TAPPEN, N.D. (KFGO) – A large bin at a grain elevator in Tappen about 50 miles east of Bismarck has been lost to fire. The Kidder County Sheriff’s Office says the Tappen and Medina Fire Departments responded to the call at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Categories:…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Fire Department responded to a dryer fire in a mobile home off Lancaster Drive that left two people displaced. According to the battalion chief on the scene, the fire was in the side door with the dryer on fire. Some of the flames made their way into the attic above the dryer but were able…
FINGAL, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A fire tears through a bar in Fingal, North Dakota. Valley City and Fingal firefighters worked to put out the flames that started inside the Roadhouse Bar and Grill. The town is southeast of Valley City. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. According to social media posts, the owner, Brad Ertelt, got out okay…
