February 19 – A late night fire in Hibbing caused an estimated $85,000 in damages. Hibbing, Chisholm, Keewatin, and Virginia firefighters were dispatched shortly after 11:00 p.m. to the 400 block of 41st Street East. Using an exterior fire attack at first, firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire to the attic area. Later, crews transitioned to an interior attack. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by the Hibbing Fire Prevention Bureau, but is believed to be electrical in nature.
