October 23 – Seven people staying at the Bill’s House homeless shelter in Virginia were displaced this afternoon by a bedroom fire. The fire was reported around 4:00 in the facility, located at 210 3rd Street North. Arriving Virginia firefighters found a mattress on fire. The shelter had been evacuated and no injuries were reported. Fire departments responding to the call included: Virginia, Mountain Iron, Eveleth, and Hibbing. Efforts were being made to find housing for those who were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office.
