Fergus Falls — The Fergus Falls Fire Department, along with automatic aid from the Underwood Fire Department, responded at 10:10 AM on Sunday, February 12th for a garage fire 24997 North Wall Lake Drive.
Initial reports indicated the garage was detached; however, the fire department was updated enroute that it was attached, and with the help of a neighbor, the one occupant had exited the home.
The garage was engulfed, with fire extending into the home upon the arrival of the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Underwood and Fergus Falls Fire Departments’. Fire crews had the fire knocked down within 20 minutes of arrival, however, significant overhaul was required inside the home to fully extinguish the fire.
The main level of the home had moderate to significant damage and the garage, along with the contents, were destroyed.
The Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Dalton Fire Department, Ringdahl EMS, Otter Tail Power Company, and the MN State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The Red Cross is assisting the occupant with temporary amenities. Damage is estimated to exceed $100,000.
The Fire Department is working with the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the MN State Fire Marshal’s Office to determine a cause. The fire is not suspicious in nature.
The Fire Department was on scene for approximately 2 hours and responded with 2 Engine’s, 1 Water Tanker, and 3 Command Staff. The Underwood and Dalton Fire Departments responded with water tanker support and firefighters.
There were no injuries.