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Thief River Falls House Fire Damages Home

A house fire was reported at 1020 Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls on November 1. Photos show damage. Cause and injuries remain unconfirmed.

Thief River Falls House Fire Damages Home

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A house fire was reported Sunday morning at 1020 Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls.

The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, and left visible damage at the residence.

Photographs provided to TRF News show broken windows, damage around the front entrance, and an opening along the rear roof. The full extent of the damage remains unknown.

Photos Show Damage to Kendall Avenue Home

Several photographs show damage in different parts of the house.

Large front windows appear broken, with sections of glass missing from their frames.

Debris and damaged household materials are visible near the entrance.

Other photographs show an exposed section of the rear roof. Materials beneath the roof can be seen through the opening.

The pictures document the condition of the home following the reported fire. They do not show how the fire started or establish the cause of the damage.

Cause of Fire Has Not Been Confirmed

The cause of the house fire has not been confirmed.

No official findings about where the fire began were available for this report.

It is also unclear whether anyone was inside the house when the fire occurred.

Information about possible injuries was not immediately available.

There is no confirmed estimate of the property’s repair costs. The condition of the home’s interior also has not been fully documented.

These details could become clearer if officials release an incident report or additional information.

Damage is visible at a home on Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls following a reported explosion Sunday morning, November 1, 2026. Photos provided to TRF News.
Damage is visible at a home on Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls following a reported Fire Sunday morning, November 1, 2026. Photos provided to TRF News.
Damage is visible at a home on Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls following a reported explosion Sunday morning, November 1, 2026. Photos provided to TRF News.
Damage is visible at a home on Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls following a reported Fire Sunday morning, November 1, 2026. Photos provided to TRF News.

Emergency Response Details Awaited

The Thief River Falls Fire Department provides fire protection and rescue services in the community.

However, the agencies involved in this specific response have not been independently confirmed.

Details about the fire response, any investigation, and possible safety concerns at the property remain unavailable.

Damaged buildings may contain broken glass, unstable materials, and other hazards.

People should stay out of unsafe areas until authorized personnel say entry is safe.

More Information Is Pending

The home is located along Kendall Avenue South in Thief River Falls.

Photographs show substantial visible damage, but they cannot answer every question about the incident.

TRF News will continue to seek confirmed information about the cause, possible injuries, and total damage.

This report will be updated if additional verified details become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Approximate incident areaKendall Avenue South, Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Estimated street area, not a confirmed incident address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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