December 31 – The Chisholm Fire Department was dispatched this evening (Sunday) to a report of a structure fire in Balkan Township. The call came in around 8:40 P.M. in the 6000 block of Krogerus Road. A Chisholm Fire Department official said that the homeowner was feeding a wood boiler in a garage when it flashed, causing the trusses to start on fire. Using a garden hose, the homeowner was able to keep the fire from spreading. Arriving Chisholm firefighters conducted mop up operations and checked for hot spots. Only minimal damages were reported.
Garage fire in Balkan Township
January 1, 2024 By