October 25 – Firefighters from seven Iron Range communities battled a house fire in Eveleth. The fire was reported around 10:50 p.m. at 804 Jones Street. The fire, which began in the basement, spread to the rest of the three story structure. The Eveleth and Fayal fire departments were immediately dispatched with mutual aid provided by Virginia, Gilbert, Clinton and Biwabik Township. The Mountain Iron Fire Department provided a Rapid Intervention Team. Crews remained on the scene throughout the night. One occupant was taken to Essentia Health Services-Virginia for treatment of possible smoke inhalation. The Eveleth Ambulance Service stood by at the scene while the Eveleth Police Department provided traffic control. The house is considered a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
