December 13 – Four Iron Range fire departments (Virginia, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, Hibbing) were dispatched around 3:00 this afternoon to a report of a fire at the Copper Nickel Restaurant at the Virginia Golf Course. According to Virginia Deputy Fire Chief Erik Jonassen, a small fire was contained to a storage room. Virginia firefighters were able to ventilate the building. The Eveleth, Mountain Iron and Hibbing departments were cancelled while enroute. The restaurant was able to re-open just in time for a Christmas party. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
