Maine Prairie Township, MN – A shed fire broke out in Stearns County on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., leaving a 12×20 detached shed fully engulfed in flames, according to emergency reports.
Fire Details
📍 Location: 18975 66th Avenue, Maine Prairie Township, MN
📅 Incident Date & Time: February 16, 2025 – 4:11 PM
🚨 Caller: Dennis Carlson, 88 (Resident of the Property)
🔥 Structure Affected: A 12×20 detached shed
Response & Cause
- A Stearns County Deputy and Kimball Fire Department arrived at the scene to find the shed completely engulfed.
- Kimball Fire Department successfully suppressed the fire.
- No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.
- Cause: Officials believe the fire was started by a wood-burning stove located inside the shed.
Agencies Involved
🚒 Kimball Fire Department
👮 Stearns County Sheriff’s Office
🚑 Mayo Ambulance
Authorities remind residents to exercise caution when using wood-burning stoves, ensuring they are properly maintained to prevent accidental fires.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News