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One Dead, One Rescued in Lake City House Fire Under State Investigation

Fire crews reported heavy smoke with structural collapse during a seven-hour response.

Overview

  • Fire broke out early Sunday at about 6:54 a.m. in a multi-family, two-story home in Lake City, Minnesota.
  • Responders arrived to smoke and flames on all sides of the structure with roof-line involvement and a collapsed front porch.
  • Firefighters rescued a young female from a second-floor window, stabilized her at the scene, and transported her to a hospital.
  • A second occupant was located during the search and was found deceased inside the home.
  • The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the origin and cause, with mutual-aid departments assisting alongside local police and public works.