CROW WING County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are investigating a shocking and unusual tragedy after a woman was found deceased next to a lawnmower during a grass fire in Crowing Township.
According to the CROW WING County Sheriff’s Department, emergency crews were called to the 6400 block of Weatherbe Road around 12:12 p.m. Sunday, after reports of a field on fire near a residential property and a possible deceased individual.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the homeowner, a 65-year-old woman from Brainerd, dead near a lawnmower. The Brainerd Fire Department, alongside crews from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, quickly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no structures were damaged during the incident.
At this time, the woman’s name is being withheld pending notification of her family. The CROW WING County Sheriff’s Office, together with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding her death.
Authorities have not yet released any information about how the fire started or how the woman may have become incapacitated.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Minnesota experiences approximately 1,500 wildfires annually, often caused by lawn equipment, campfires, or discarded cigarettes.
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Lawn mower fires are more common than many realize, especially when mechanical issues or dry grass are involved.
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Grass fires can spread rapidly, especially in spring and summer months when vegetation is dry and temperatures rise.
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The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Division investigates dozens of outdoor fire deaths every year, many involving accidental causes.
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CROW WING County has previously warned residents about fire risks during mowing activities, particularly during high fire danger periods.