Albert Lea house fire

City News April 27, 2026

Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to 522 College St. West on April 26 at 7:54 p.m. for the report of a house fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found fire in a bathroom on the second floor. Firefighters advanced hose lines and extinguished the fire. All residents of the home were able to escape unharmed.

The losses of structure and contents are estimated to be about $20,000.

The Minnesota Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted and coordinated with the department investigator.

The cause of the fire was a vent fan in the ceiling overheating and igniting the plastic cover.

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.

ALFR reminds residents that ventilation fans are to be used for only short time frames. Less than 20 minutes is best. Prolonged use may cause overheating and potential fire.

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