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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Fire Department
602 West Second Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4400 •www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 3/26/2020
SUBJECT: Structure fire
BY: Assistant Chief Brent Consie

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Structure fire
CASE NO.: 20-003228
INCIDENT DATE: 3/26/2020
INCIDENT TIME: 7:57 am
INCIDENT LOCATION: 1405 103rd Ave W

At 7:57 this morning, the Duluth Fire Department responded to the report of a garage on fire. Units arriving found the rear of a detached garage on fire. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and limited damage to the garage and immediate area. 

All persons living in the house were quickly accounted for. Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire began externally, involving a lean-to shed attached to the rear of the garage. The fire caused damage to the overhead power service connection to the house. Minnesota Power was called to disconnect and restore service. The power cable did not appear to influence the cause or extent of the fire. 

The fire did not damage the residence and there were no injuries to report. Damage to the building and contents are estimated at $50,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. All inquiries relating to this incident should be directed to the Duluth Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office.

Fire companies from Gary, Spirit Valley, Lincoln Park and Headquarters stations responded to this incident. Duluth Police and Minnesota Power were also on scene to render assistance as needed.