Historic building extensively damaged

June 7 – The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate the fire which caused extensive damage last night to the Steven Chambers Building in Hoyt Lakes. The fire was reported around 9:15 p.m. The Hoyt Lakes, Aurora, and Palo fire departments responded while the Hoyt Lakes Ambulance provided medical standby at the scene. An official for the Hoyt Lakes fire department said no injuries were reported. The building was built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Fire apparatus from the Hoyt Lakes, Aurora, and Palo fire departments staged on County Road 110.