Albert Lea house fire

City News May 17, 2026

Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to 1700 Eberhart St on May 17 at 12:52 a.m. for the report of a house fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire in the kitchen on-top of the stove and nearby cupboards.  The residents were all out of the home.  Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and kept the damage to the immediate area.

The damage was all to contents and is estimated at $6,000.

Albert Lea Fire Rescue investigated the fire and determined the cause to be accidental.

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and Albert Lea Police Department assisted at the scene.

ALFR reminds residents to keep stove areas clear of items.  A two foot buffer is a great start.

For immediate release

May 17, 2026

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

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