Virginia funeral home damaged

February 26- Firefighters from nearly half a dozen Iron Range departments were dispatched to a report of a fire at the Range Funeral Home on 9th Avenue and 16th Street North in Virginia. The fire was reported around 8:40 a.m. Heavy smoke was reported to be coming from the northwest corner of the building. Firefighters were able to locate a fire in the basement and contained it to the room of origin. The building had minor smoke and water damage. Virginia Fire Marshal Chris Clark told The Northland Fire Wire that the cause is under investigation and no damage estimate is available. No injuries were reported. Fire departments at the scene included: Virginia, Mountain Iron, Eveleth, Gilbert, and Fayal.