Chisholm home and garage destroyed

May 6 – An early morning fire in Chisholm sent six people,including three children, to the Hibbing hospital for possible smoke inhalation. The blaze was reported around 5:30 a.m. at 3rd Avenue NW and 13th Street NW. Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the house when crews arrived. Chisholm, Hibbing, Buhl, and French Township fought the fire from a defensive mode. The fire spread to a nearby garage. Both the house and garage are considered a total loss. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office,Chisholm Fire Department, and Chisholm Police Department are investigating the cause of the fire. Chisholm Fire Chief Bob Brown said all of those taken to the hospital were treated and released.