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Couple Injured in House Fire near Alexandria

By Derek Sidian May 19, 2025 | 1:18 PM

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Alexandria, MN – Two people are being treated at the HCMC Burn Center for injuries suffered in a house fire near Alexandria.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was still inside the burning home when the fire was reported late Saturday night. Crews found a man outside covered in black soot and learned that he re-entered the house to rescue the female occupant.

Deputies say Dale and Janice Petersen were taken to a hospital in Alexandria before being airlifted to Minneapolis. Their home is considered a total loss, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is working to determine the cause of the fire.

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