ELY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 PM, a house fire was reported in the 3300 block of Wolf Lake Road, Morse Township, west of Ely, Minnesota. Four fire departments—Morse-Fall Lake, Eagles Nest, Ely, and Breitung Township—were dispatched to the scene to contain the fire.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, the temperature at the fire scene was approximately -40°F (-40°C). The National Weather Service had issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the region, indicating dangerously low wind chills that could cause frostbite on exposed skin within minutes.
Fire Departments Involved
- Morse-Fall Lake Fire Department: Serves the local community, responding to various emergencies, including fires and hazardous material incidents.
- Eagles Nest Fire Department: Provides fire protection and emergency response services in the Eagles Nest area.
- Ely Fire Department: Offers fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the city of Ely and surrounding areas.
- Breitung Township Fire Department: An all-volunteer department covering 40 square miles, providing fire and rescue services in Soudan, Minnesota.
Additional Information
As of this report, no further details regarding the cause of the fire or any injuries have been released. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me