December 24 – A home in Virginia was extensively damaged by fire this evening. The blaze was reported around 6:10 in the 500 block of 8th Street South. Arriving Virginia firefighters saw smoke and heavy flames coming from the second floor at the back of the house. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from Mountain Iron, Hibbing, and Pike-Sandy-Britt also assisted in fighting the fire. The Fayal Fire Department provided rehabilitation services at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the occupant of the house.
