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A fire at an Underwood residence Monday evening caused substantial property damage and claimed the lives of family pets, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies received a report of smoke and fire at the residence in the city of Underwood at approximately 6:46 pm, November 2nd.
No people were inside the home when the fire was reported. One person attempted to re-enter the residence to rescue family pets but was forced to come back outside. The individual was evaluated by Ringdahl Ambulance personnel for possible smoke inhalation and was released.
Family pets were found deceased inside the home, which sustained substantial damage from the fire.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire.
The Underwood Fire Department responded to the incident with assistance from the Fergus Falls Fire Department.