
Firefighters fighting an apartment complex fire in Wadena. (Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page)
Wadena, MN – Firefighters in Wadena have spent multiple hours subduing an apartment fire in subzero temperatures.
According to the Wadena Police Department, members of the Wadena Fire Department, along with several surrounding area fire departments, have been battling a fire at an apartment complex near Bryant Avenue and 2nd Street SE since late Sunday evening (February 16th).
Officials are requesting residents avoid this area to give the firefighters and other utility trucks room to work safely. No more information is available at this time.

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