House Fire

City News March 10, 2026

Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to 418 Maurice Ave. today, March 10, at 6:57 a.m. for the report of a house fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found fire showing on two sides of the house. Firefighters advanced and extinguished the fire. The residents were located at a neighbor’s and found to have suffered smoke inhalation from the fire.

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service treated two children and one adult at the scene, and transported them to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea.

Damages are estimated at $30,000.

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

The cause remains under investigation.

The Albert Lea Police Department and Salvation Army also assisted at the scene.

ALFR reminds residents to check their smoke alarms. With daylight savings time beginning this past weekend, changing clocks is also a good time to check smoke alarms.

March 10, 2026
Contact for fire operations: Deputy Fire Chief Bart Berven at 507-415-0125 or bberven@ci.albertlea.mn.us

Contact for fire investigation during business hours: Albert Lea Fire Rescue at 507-377-4341

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