Watkins, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — House Fire Triggers Nursing Home Evacuation in Watkins, MN
A large house fire erupted on Tuesday evening at 400 Luella Street North in Watkins, Minnesota, located southwest of St. Cloud. The fire’s proximity to a nursing home has prompted an emergency evacuation of its residents.
Emergency Response
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene after multiple 911 calls were made from both the residence and the nursing home next door.
School buses arrived to assist in evacuating elderly residents to safer locations.
Eyewitness footage captured intense flames and thick smoke rising from the home.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, and it remains unclear whether any injuries have been reported. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation, and updates are expected Wednesday morning.
Stay with TRF News for real-time updates on this developing story.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News