December 24 – While firefighters were battling a house fire in Virginia this evening, another house fire was reported at the same time in neighboring Eveleth. This fire was in the 800 block of Summit Street and caused $20,000 to $30,000 in damages. No injuries were reported and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. Fire departments responding to the fire included: Eveleth, Fayal Township, Gilbert, Clinton, Central Lakes and Lakeland.
