March 27 – A house in rural Hibbing was destroyed by fire early this morning. The fire was reported just before 3:00 a.m. at 10894 County Highway 92. Arriving firefighters found flames already coming from the one and a half story house. The house was unoccupied at the time. Fire crews from Chisholm, Cherry, and Mountain Iron assisted Hibbing firefighters at the scene while the Virginia EMS and Fire Department provided emergency medical coverage. No injuries were reported. The house is being termed a total loss with damages estimated around $65,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Photo: Hibbing Fire Department