Garage fire

City News November 12, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1525 Elm St. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:31 p.m. for the report of a garage on fire.

Fire crews responded and found a 2-stall detached garage fully involved in fire. The fire was beginning to impinge on the home and everyone was evacuated. Fire crews were able to gain control of the fire and extinguish it quickly. The garage and contents were heavily damaged. The home’s siding nearest to the garage melted off, but no other damage was found to the home. Fire crews remained on scene for about an hour extinguishing hot spots and investigating the cause of the fire.

The cause of the fire was due to overloaded electrical appliances.

No injuries were reported. Damage to the property and contents is around $80,000.

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

For immediate release
Nov. 12, 2025
Contact for fire operations: Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.us

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