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Perham, MN – Otter Tail County officials are reporting that a shop fire in Perham is likely to leave a plumbing company’s facility at a total loss.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department received a report from Loren Guck, owner of Precision Plumbing, of a shop fire at around 9:21 a.m. New Year’s Day. The Perham Fire Department, along with the Ottertail, Dent, and New York Mill Fire Departments, were dispatched to the scene to fight the flames.
Officials say the shop and its contents will likely be deemed a total loss. The attached residence also suffered smoke damage, but was ultimately saved. No injuries were reported.

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