{"id":11614,"date":"2026-01-19T04:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=11614"},"modified":"2026-02-22T18:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:54:45","slug":"moorhead-walnut-circle-house-fire-injuries-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-walnut-circle-house-fire-injuries-reported\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Clay County, Minnesota<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead.<\/p>\n<p>Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2>What we know now<\/h2>\n<p>A witness told TRF News that people were hurt.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have not confirmed injuries or the number of victims.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews were still working when the photos were taken.<\/p>\n<p>The scene was in a residential area on Walnut Circle.<\/p>\n<p>The home sits in Moorhead, inside Clay County.<\/p>\n<p>Photos show multiple emergency vehicles near the home.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters were seen moving in and out of the structure.<\/p>\n<p>Other crews stayed outside and watched the roofline.<\/p>\n<p>Neighbors nearby watched from a distance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11615\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11615\" style=\"width: 392px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11615\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Moorhead-Walnut-Circle-House-Fire-Injuries-Reported-300x200.png\" alt=\"Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Moorhead-Walnut-Circle-House-Fire-Injuries-Reported-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Moorhead-Walnut-Circle-House-Fire-Injuries-Reported-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Moorhead-Walnut-Circle-House-Fire-Injuries-Reported-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Moorhead-Walnut-Circle-House-Fire-Injuries-Reported.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What we do not know yet<\/h2>\n<p>Officials have not released the cause of the fire.<\/p>\n<p>They have not said how many people were inside.<\/p>\n<p>They have not said if anyone was taken to a hospital.<\/p>\n<p>They have not released the names of anyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is not clear if pets were inside the home.<\/p>\n<p>It is not clear when residents may return.<\/p>\n<p>In many fires, crews check for hot spots after flames are out.<\/p>\n<p>They may also ventilate the home to clear the smoke.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators may return once the scene is safe.<\/p>\n<p>That process can take hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic and safety notes<\/h2>\n<p>Drivers should avoid Walnut Circle if possible.<\/p>\n<p>Leave room for fire trucks and medics.<\/p>\n<p>Do not park near hydrants or fire hoses.<\/p>\n<p>If you see smoke or fire, call 911 right away.<\/p>\n<p>For general information, visit the Moorhead Fire Department website.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/sfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota State Fire Marshal<\/a> also supports fireworks statewide.<\/p>\n<p>The agency also outlines its <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/sfm\/services\/fire-investigations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fire investigations<\/a> process online.<\/p>\n<h2>Resources for families<\/h2>\n<p>Safety reminders matter after any house fire.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Cross shares home fire tips, including alarms and escape plans.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/fire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Cross fire safety guidance<\/a> for basics.<\/p>\n<p>Clay County also shares emergency planning information for residents.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/claycountymn.gov\/186\/Emergency-Management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clay County Emergency Management<\/a> for local guides.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens next<\/h2>\n<p>TRF News will update this story as details are confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>If you have safe photos or videos, you can share them with TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>Please do not cross fire lines or blocked streets.<\/p>\n<p>Give space to crews and to families affected.<\/p>\n<p><em>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) \u2014 Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead. Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon. TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m. What we know now A witness told TRF News that people were hurt. 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