For Immediate Release:
February 5, 2021
Fire damages home in northeast Minot;
A home in northeast Minot was damaged and one person was transported to a local hospital after a fire Friday morning. Minot Fire Department crews were called to 111 Mulberry Loop NE at 9:43 a.m. for reports of a fire on the upper floor. Crews found no signs of fire on the exterior of the home, but saw flames through a window. Firefighters made entry and were able to knock the fire down quickly at 9:56 a.m. The reporting party was transported to Trinity Health with burns to their hands. No other injuries to family members or firefighters were reported. Three engines, one ladder truck, and one command vehicle responded to the incident. Damage to the home was estimated at $10,000. Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day to watch for hot spots or flare-ups. The Minot Fire Department Inspections Department is investigating the fire.