Northern Minnesota's Fire & Rescue Journal
The Fourth of July Holiday is a time for celebrating the founding of our country. It can also be a dangerous time with many people being injured in fireworks accidents. Don’t be a statistic. If you’re using or watching fireworks, be safe and be careful.
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June 12 – Firefighters from Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and Palo were dispatched this evening to a structure fire in Aurora. The fire was reported around 9:45 in the 300 block of South Main Street. The occupants and Aurora firefighters quickly extinguished the small fire. The occupants were able to safely evacuate the home. No injuries were reported. The Hoyt Lakes Ambulance Service provided medical standby while the East Range Police Department assisted in traffic control.
The Annual Firefighter Olympics will be held the evening of July 25 during the Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival. If your fire department is interested in competing, please contact Steve Scheuring at 218-348-0099.
June 6 – An early morning fire has destroyed a former supper club in the Britt area, north of Virginia. The blaze was reported shortly after 4:30 in the 7200 block of the Britt Bypass Road (formerly Highway 53). The building (formerly The Aspen and Elroy supper club) was involved in heavy smoke and fire when the first fire crews arrived. The occupants were able to safely evacuate and are being assisted by The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross. Fire departments responding to the fire include: Pike-Sandy-Britt, Mountain Iron, Cook, Embarrass, and Vermilion Lake. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department is providing traffic control at the scene. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
May 24 – Gilbert firefighters assist EMS personnel from the Virginia Ambulance Service and LifeLink 6 at Gilbert Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park. The park was the scene of a crash involving a single ATV. The driver was airlifted to a regional medical facility for treatment.
The Northland Fire Wire had the opportunity to travel through the Brimson/Ault Township area, the scene of a massive wildland fire which destroyed over 140 structures. The pictures speak for themselves.
