November 21 – Firefighters from Chisholm and Hibbing battled a mid morning blaze in the downtown Chisholm area. The fire was reported around 10:45 in upstairs area of the former Central Video business at 114 West Lake Street. Initial reports said two people were treated for smoke inhalation after being evacuated from the building. Media reports say the fire was contained to two rooms. The Buhl Fire Department was put on standby. The Chisholm Ambulance Service was on the scene to provide “rehab” services to firefighters. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate the cause of the blaze. The American Red Cross was also contacted to provide assistance to those displaced by the fire.
