A house fire near Long Prairie, MN has claimed the life of a three year old boy.

The fire was reported early Sunday east of Long Prairie according to Todd County sheriff authorities.

Officials announced that Lucas James Ewertsen was found dead inside the two story farmhouse. One adult family member was in the home and was treated for smoke inhalation.

Firefighters spent nine hours working to pub the blaze out according to Long Prairie Fire Chief Jim Kreemers.

The State Fire Marshall’s office and the Todd County Sheriff’s office are investigating.

Moorhead firefighters work at the scene after extinguishing a mobile home fire at 150 Lancaster Drive in north Moorhead early this morning.

Dilworth fire fighters were called out to assist Moorhead firefighters who braved the cold late Monday night to battle a fire to a Moorhead mobile home. All of the occupants escaped without injury.

The call was dispatched at 11:15 p.m. Monday and authorities responded to 150 Lancaster Drive in north Moorhead where a fire is suspected to have started under the mobile home in the rear section, said Moorhead Fire Chief Joel Hewitt. Continue reading →

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A fire destroyed a corn dryer at the Kragnes Farmers Elevator this morning.

The Dilworth Fire Department responded to the fire shortly before 10 a.m. and spent about an hour putting it out. Fire Chief Kurt Kennedy said the fire started near the burners and was likely caused by chaff that had built up.

The fire department crew cut away metal panels on the corn dryer to get to all the burned corn. Chief Kennedy said the dryer was totaled, but was unsure what the cost of the damage would be.

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The Dilworth Fire department is holding their second annual Women’s Stag on September 11, 2008. This is the second year the Fire Deparment is holding the event for area women.

The event last year was successful and is being brought back for a second year to help raise funds for several Fire Department projects.

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BNSF workers observed a leaking rail car and notified area dispatch about 14:31 on Monday. The car was filled with gasoline and authorities believe the flow increased because of the expanding pressure inside the rail car as it warmed in the sun. Continue reading →

A veteran Colerain Township, Ohio fire captain and a firefighter were killed Friday morning as they searched a burning house. Initial reports indicate the pair may have fallen through the floor after entering the structure as the first-in crew, Capt. Steve Conn said in a press conference.

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