August 9 – Six Iron Range fire departments battled a basement fire early this morning in Virginia. The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of 7th Avenue North. The residents safely evacuated the large house before firefighters arrived. The fire was contained to the basement with some extension to the first floor. The entire house had varying degrees of smoke damage. Fire departments on the scene included: Virginia, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, Gilbert, Fayal Township, and Hibbing. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting those displaced by the fire.
