February 21 – Eight Iron Range fire departments were involved in battling a fire at an industrial type building in Hibbing tonight. The fire was reported around 8:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of First Avenue. Arriving Hibbing firefighters saw smoke and flames in the large single story-l shaped building. The initial box alarm called for the Hibbing, Chisholm, Keewatin, and Virginia fire departments. Additional resources were requested from the Cherry, Silica, Nashwauk, and Fayal Township departments. The Virginia Fire Department’s aerial ladder was positioned near the building and was used to provide a master stream into the structure. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting.
