LINDEN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A garage was destroyed, and a semi tractor-trailer sustained heavy damage during a fire Monday afternoon in St. Louis County.
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the fire began while a homeowner was working on a small engine.
The 70-year-old homeowner suffered a minor hand injury and received treatment at the scene.
Firefighters Respond to Highway 1 Garage Fire
The fire was reported at approximately 1:07 p.m. on November 9, 2026.
Deputies responded to the 11,000 block of Highway 1 in Linden Grove Township.
Multiple area fire departments and first responders were requested to assist with the emergency.
When emergency crews arrived, they discovered the garage fully engulfed in flames.
The fire had already spread throughout the structure, according to the sheriff’s office.
Small Engine Fire Spreads to Garage Wall
Investigators learned that the homeowner had been working on a small engine before the fire started.
According to the sheriff’s office, the small engine caught fire and ignited a nearby garage wall.
The flames then spread through the garage, causing extensive damage to the structure.
The sheriff’s office reported that the garage was a total loss.
A semi tractor-trailer also sustained heavy damage during the incident.
Authorities did not provide an estimated dollar amount for the property damage.
Homeowner Treated for Minor Injury
The 70-year-old homeowner sustained a minor injury to his hand during the incident.
Emergency personnel treated him at the scene.
The sheriff’s office did not report any additional injuries.
Officials have not released the homeowner’s name or further details about the damaged semi tractor-trailer.
No Foul Play Suspected
According to authorities, investigators do not suspect foul play in connection with the fire.
The reported circumstances indicate that the fire began while the homeowner was working on the small engine.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from multiple local fire departments, first responders, and ambulance personnel.
The release did not identify the individual responding departments or provide additional information about firefighting operations.
Residents can find information about county emergency services through the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
No additional injuries were reported, despite the complete loss of the garage and heavy damage to the semi tractor-trailer.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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