{"id":6991,"date":"2026-01-06T13:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=6991"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:45:15","slug":"bagley-mn-fundraiser-after-chimney-fire-damages-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bagley-mn-fundraiser-after-chimney-fire-damages-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Bagley, MN: Fundraiser After Chimney Fire Damages Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fundraiser has been launched for a rural Bagley, Minnesota resident after a Sunday night chimney fire damaged his home.<\/p>\n<p>According to the fundraiser post, Mike Hromidko\u2019s chimney caught fire at about 10 p.m. on 01\/04\/2026 near Stockyard Road.<\/p>\n<p>The post says the chimney was destroyed. It also says he currently has no heat.<\/p>\n<h2>Chimney Destroyed, Heat Source Unusable<\/h2>\n<p>The fundraiser states the fire took out the chimney. It also says an oil furnace is now unusable.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers say they are trying to raise funds to restore heat and address water damage in the basement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7044\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7044\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Support-Mike-After-Chimney-Fire-Destroys-Heating-300x169.webp\" alt=\"Support Mike After Chimney Fire Destroys Heating\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Support-Mike-After-Chimney-Fire-Destroys-Heating-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Support-Mike-After-Chimney-Fire-Destroys-Heating.webp 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Support Mike After Chimney Fire Destroys Heating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Water Damage Concerns and Freezing Temperatures<\/h2>\n<p>The post says there is significant water damage in the basement. Items may need replacing.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers also say they are hoping to prevent pipes from bursting if temperatures drop.<\/p>\n<h2>Fundraiser Link<\/h2>\n<p>Donations can be made here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gofund.me\/5bd8d21f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoFundMe fundraiser for Mike Hromidko<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>From the Fundraiser Post<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMike Hromidko\u2019s Chimney caught fire 01\/04\/2026 at 10 pm out at the stockyard road and he now has no heat and has water damage\u2026 He\u2019s safe but has no heat\u2026\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>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>A fundraiser has been launched for a rural Bagley, Minnesota resident after a Sunday night chimney fire damaged his home. According to the fundraiser post, Mike Hromidko\u2019s chimney caught fire at about 10 p.m. on 01\/04\/2026 near Stockyard Road. The post says the chimney was destroyed. It also says he currently has no heat. 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