{"id":15734,"date":"2026-01-31T06:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=15734"},"modified":"2026-01-31T06:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:26:12","slug":"solway-barn-fire-after-vehicle-reported-burning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/solway-barn-fire-after-vehicle-reported-burning\/","title":{"rendered":"Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solway, Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Fire crews rushed to a barn fire northwest of Solway on Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Radio traffic said a vehicle was burning inside the barn.<\/p>\n

The call location was 1778 Lamers Road NW<\/a>, west of Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Early radio traffic<\/h2>\n

Dispatch audio at about 8:17 p.m. sent Solway firefighters to the property.<\/p>\n

Minutes later, responders reported heavy fire at the structure.<\/p>\n

Video from the scene appears to show the building fully involved.<\/p>\n

Large flames and thick smoke rose above the area.<\/p>\n

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Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More water requested<\/h2>\n

Later radio updates said Bemidji crews were called to help supply water.<\/p>\n

The request came as crews worked to control the fast-moving fire.<\/p>\n

Radio traffic suggested the vehicle fire spread from the barn\u2019s interior to the rest of the building.<\/p>\n

At that point, the barn appeared to be lost.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released a cause or a damage estimate.<\/p>\n

Injuries were not confirmed in the radio traffic shared with TRF News.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story, and details may change.<\/p>\n

Why water supply matters in rural fires<\/h2>\n

In rural parts of Beltrami County, water supply can be limited.<\/p>\n

Crews may rely on tanker trucks and portable water tanks.<\/p>\n

They may also connect to distant hydrants, if any exist nearby.<\/p>\n

That can slow down the first attack on a fast fire.<\/p>\n

Neighbors near Lamers Road may see smoke for miles.<\/p>\n

Drivers should avoid the area and watch for roadblocks.<\/p>\n

Smoke can drift and reduce visibility on nearby roads.<\/p>\n

People with breathing problems should stay indoors if smoke is present.<\/p>\n

Helpful resources<\/h2>\n

For local public safety information, visit Beltrami County<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For fire service information, see the Bemidji Fire Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For state fire guidance and updates, visit the Minnesota State Fire Marshal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For public tips, review the city\u2019s fire safety resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have photos or videos, share them safely from a public area.<\/p>\n

Do not cross fire lines or enter damaged buildings.<\/p>\n

Call 911 if you spot hot spots or downed wires.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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