Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – We have breaking news out of Polk County, Minnesota, this Sunday afternoon.
Authorities responded to reports of a building and tractor fire about four miles west of Crookston along the Red Lake River, specifically at 26725 320th Avenue Southwest. Early reports indicated flames coming from both a structure and a nearby tractor.
The Fisher Fire Department was dispatched to the scene, with Crookston Fire Department providing mutual aid support. In addition to the structure and tractor, there was grass fire activity spotted around the property, complicating firefighting efforts.
At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet reported any injuries. Fire crews worked quickly to prevent the blaze from spreading to other buildings or fields in the area.
Stay tuned for more updates as additional information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
🧠 Did you know?
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Polk County has more than 200,000 acres of farmland, making fires like this especially dangerous during dry conditions.
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Grass fires can spread at speeds of up to 14 miles per hour in windy conditions.
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In Minnesota, rural fires cause millions in property loss every year, especially during planting and harvest seasons.