Lake of the Woods, Minnesota – A late-night fire on Thursday, February 22, 2025, resulted in the total destruction of an ice house on Lake of the Woods, according to the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details:
- Authorities were notified of the fire at 10:18 p.m.
- Deputies responded to the scene approximately 22 miles off Adrian’s Ice Road.
- The ice house, identified as an Ice Castle, was completely destroyed.
- No injuries were reported in the incident.
Cause of Fire:
The cause of the ice house fire has not yet been determined. Authorities have not released further details regarding the potential source of the blaze.
Investigation & Safety Reminder:
Officials urge those using ice houses and propane heating sources to exercise caution and ensure proper ventilation.
The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News