Albert Lea house fire

City News July 1, 2025

For immediate release
July 1, 2025
Contact for fire operations: Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.us
Contact for fire investigation during business hours: Albert Lea Fire Rescue at 507-377-4341

Albert Lea House Fire

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 940 Jefferson Ave. on Tuesday July 1, at 10:21 a.m. for the report of smoke coming from the home. Employees of the Albert Lea Public Works Department noticed the smoke and called 911. 

Fire crews responded and found a two-story home with light smoke coming out a first-floor window. The home consists of two apartments with one on the main level and one on the second level. Fire crews made entry into the home and found fire in a bedroom on the main level. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly. They conducted a search of the home and found no one there at the time of the fire.

An overheated extension cord was the cause of the fire.

No injuries were reported. Officials estimate damage to the home and contents at $10,000.

Albert Lea Police Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service assisted Albert Lea Fire Rescue on the scene.

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The mission of Albert Lea Fire Rescue is to provide professional proactive responsive assistance to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.