November 12 – Over half a dozen fire departments battled a late night fire at Zup’s grocery store in Cook. The fire was reported around 8:45 p.m. Witnesses saw flames and smoke coming from the back of the building. Firefighters used a combination of hydrants and drop tanks to fight the large blaze. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department, the store is a total loss. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office has been on the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. No damage estimate is available. Departments are on the scene included: Cook, Orr, Greenwood, Pike-Sandy-Britt, Evergreen, Embarrass, Bearville, and Virginia.
Heavy smoke erupts from the Zup’s grocery store.
