Fire extensively damages two Gilbert homes-Cause determined

May 16 – Firefighters from Gilbert, Fayal Township and Eveleth battled a late night fire in the 300 block of Wisconsin Avenue West.  The fire was reported around 10:45 p.m. and involved two houses.  A third house had damage when its vinyl siding melted.  No injuries were reported.  Two of houses were extensively damaged.  The cause of the fire was determined to be a discarded cigarette.  The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted in the fire investigation.