St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic house fire in Beatty Township near Cook, Minnesota, claimed the lives of two people late Monday night.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reports the fire was called in around 9:20 p.m., and when deputies and firefighters arrived, the home was already fully engulfed in flames. After the fire was brought under control, two victims were found deceased inside the residence.
Fire Response:
The following departments responded to the scene:
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Cook Fire Department
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Orr Fire Department
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Greenwood Township Fire
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Kinney-Great Scott Fire
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Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade
The Cook Ambulance Service also provided medical standby during the incident.
Investigation:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.