October 1 – A stubborn roof fire kept firefighters from four Iron Range fire departments busy this afternoon. The fire was reported at a home on Spruce Drive in the Ann’s Acres addition of Mountain Iron. Firefighters from Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth and Fayal Township were dispatched to the scene. The fire was contained to the roof area of the residence. Firefighters spent a considerable amount of time removing insulation from the roof. There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
