Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — We’ve got breaking news out of Waubun, Minnesota this Saturday morning, where a massive fire has broken out at the White Earth Sanitation Facility.
According to TRF News viewer-submitted photos, flames were spotted just before 9:40 a.m. The building is now reportedly fully engulfed, with fire crews racing to contain the blaze.
The facility is located just south of Mahnomen and near the Shooting Star Casino, off Highway 59, adjacent to the Easy Stop in Waubun.
At this point, there’s no word on injuries or the extent of the damage, but the fire has drawn a major emergency response.
We’ll be staying on top of this developing situation and bring you updates as soon as they’re available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News
Did you know?
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Waubun means “the east” or “sunrise” in Ojibwe.
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White Earth Nation operates multiple public service facilities across northwestern Minnesota.
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Structure fires involving sanitation facilities pose serious environmental risks due to potential chemical storage on-site.