December 12 – A rural Mountain Iron home was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The blaze was reported around 12:00 p.m. in the 4700 block of the Butler Road. The house had flames and heavy smoke coming from the windows when crews arrived. Water tenders from the Mountain Iron, Clinton, Fayal, and Cherry fire departments were used to bring water to the scene, while the Virginia Fire Department’s Squad 1 was the primary fire attack apparatus. No injuries were reported. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting the occupant of the home.
