PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Friday, May 16, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed the home of Myron and Sonia Iverson at 12125 120th Ave. N.W., approximately 5 miles northeast of Thief River Falls. St. Hilaire Fire Chief Brad Naplin reported that the blaze likely originated from an electrical malfunction in a bedroom. The fire caused significant damage to the structure and resulted in heavy smoke damage throughout the residence. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 2:30 p.m. and remained on-site for about an hour and a half. The Thief River Falls Fire Department provided mutual aid during the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Did you know?
Electrical fires are a leading cause of residential fires in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in approximately 34,000 home structure fires per year between 2014 and 2018, resulting in an estimated 470 civilian deaths and $1.4 billion in direct property damage annually. Regular inspection of electrical systems and prompt attention to any issues can significantly reduce the risk of such fires.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.