Attic Fire
City News December 24, 2025
Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 17826 760th Ave on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 8:08 p.m. for the report of an attic fire.
Fire crews responded and found a 2-story home with smoke coming from the eaves. Access was made to the attic space and the fire was extinguished. Crews remained on scene for 2 hours removing burned insulation.
The cause of the fire was a wood-burning fireplace. The fireplace was installed in 1975 and over the years of use it dried out and caused the wood structural members around it to ignite.
No injuries were reported. Damage to the property is estimated at $5,000.
Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office assisted Fire Rescue on the scene.
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