{"id":72710,"date":"2026-11-09T18:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72710"},"modified":"2026-11-09T18:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:45:09","slug":"linden-grove-garage-destroyed-semi-damaged-in-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/linden-grove-garage-destroyed-semi-damaged-in-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Linden Grove Garage Destroyed, Semi Damaged in Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"

LINDEN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A garage was destroyed, and a semi tractor-trailer sustained heavy damage during a fire Monday afternoon in St. Louis County.<\/p>\n

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the fire began while a homeowner was working on a small engine.<\/p>\n

The 70-year-old homeowner suffered a minor hand injury and received treatment at the scene.<\/p>\n

Firefighters Respond to Highway 1 Garage Fire<\/h2>\n

The fire was reported at approximately 1:07 p.m. on November 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

Deputies responded to the 11,000 block of Highway 1 in Linden Grove Township.<\/p>\n

Multiple area fire departments and first responders were requested to assist with the emergency.<\/p>\n

When emergency crews arrived, they discovered the garage fully engulfed in flames.<\/p>\n

The fire had already spread throughout the structure, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n

Small Engine Fire Spreads to Garage Wall<\/h2>\n

Investigators learned that the homeowner had been working on a small engine before the fire started.<\/p>\n

According to the sheriff’s office, the small engine caught fire and ignited a nearby garage wall.<\/p>\n

The flames then spread through the garage, causing extensive damage to the structure.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office reported that the garage was a total loss.<\/p>\n

A semi tractor-trailer also sustained heavy damage during the incident.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide an estimated dollar amount for the property damage.<\/p>\n

Homeowner Treated for Minor Injury<\/h2>\n

The 70-year-old homeowner sustained a minor injury to his hand during the incident.<\/p>\n

Emergency personnel treated him at the scene.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office did not report any additional injuries.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released the homeowner’s name or further details about the damaged semi tractor-trailer.<\/p>\n

No Foul Play Suspected<\/h2>\n

According to authorities, investigators do not suspect foul play in connection with the fire.<\/p>\n

The reported circumstances indicate that the fire began while the homeowner was working on the small engine.<\/p>\n

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from multiple local fire departments, first responders, and ambulance personnel.<\/p>\n

The release did not identify the individual responding departments or provide additional information about firefighting operations.<\/p>\n

Residents can find information about county emergency services through the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No additional injuries were reported, despite the complete loss of the garage and heavy damage to the semi tractor-trailer.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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