PERLEY, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded Thursday evening to a reported elevator fire in Perley, Minnesota.
TRF News received the first report from viewers in the area.
They said they saw smoke near the top of a local elevator.
Viewer video showed a small amount of smoke from the roofline.
Crews called to the scene
Witnesses told TRF News that several fire departments were called in.
They said crews worked in very cold and windy weather.
One witness described temperatures near -5 degrees.
They also described winds near 32 mph with stronger gusts.
The same witness reported wind chills near -33 degrees.
Those numbers have not been confirmed by officials.
By about 8 p.m., witnesses said crews were clearing the scene.
They also said the fire was controlled and out at that time.
No injuries were confirmed in the information shared with TRF News.
The cause of the fire is not known yet.
What we know and what we do not know
This was reported on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The location was described as Perley, Minnesota, along Highway 75.
Perley is about 25 miles north of Moorhead, per the initial report.
TRF News has not confirmed which elevator was involved.
We also have not confirmed the extent of any damage.
We do not know if the grain or the equipment was burning.
We do not know if any roads were closed.
We are working to confirm details with local agencies.
How to share info safely
If you have video or photos, please share them with TRF News.
Do not cross barricades or approach crews.
Stay back from the elevator and watch for falling ice.
Call 911 if you see flames, heavy smoke, or someone in danger.
Road and weather resources
Check travel conditions on Minnesota 511.
Check local forecasts and alerts from the National Weather Service.
Fire investigation resources are available from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.