{"id":30738,"date":"2026-05-28T06:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=30738"},"modified":"2026-05-29T03:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:55:56","slug":"rural-thief-river-falls-garage-fire-causes-30k-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/rural-thief-river-falls-garage-fire-causes-30k-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Thief River Falls Garage Fire Causes $30K Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rural Thief River Falls Garage Fire Causes $30K Loss<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A fire destroyed a detached garage Monday afternoon in rural Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

The fire was reported at 1:58 p.m. Monday at Walter Suronen\u2019s detached garage. The property is located at 10308 180th St. N.E.<\/p>\n

According to the City of Thief River Falls, emergency crews responded after the fire was reported.<\/p>\n

Garage Roof Was Caving In<\/h2>\n

When firefighters arrived, the garage was already heavily damaged.<\/p>\n

The roof had started to cave in by the time crews reached the scene. Firefighters worked to control the fire and protect the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

The detached garage and its contents were destroyed in the fire.<\/p>\n

Damage Estimated at $30,000<\/h2>\n

The total loss was estimated at $30,000.<\/p>\n

That estimate included the garage and items stored inside it.<\/p>\n

Firefighters remained at the scene for about two hours. Crews checked the area and worked to make sure the fire was fully out.<\/p>\n

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released more details about what may have started the fire.<\/p>\n

Residents can learn more about fire safety from the U.S. Fire Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No other buildings were reported damaged.<\/p>\n

No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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