Shed fire
City News February 24, 2026
Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to 17617 760th Ave. on Monday, Feb. 23, at 10:42 p.m. for the report of a shed on fire.
Fire crews arrived on scene and found an equipment and hay shed fully involved in fire. Crews worked to make a fire attack, but were forced out of the building when the roof began to collapse. Heavy equipment was brought in to remove the burning equipment and hay. The items were extinguished when removed from the shed, and crews were able to extinguish the rest of the fire in the building from exterior doorways. Work continued through the early morning hours and the hay was left to burn due to the deep-seated fires within.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but appears to be accidental in nature.
ALFR was assisted on the scene by the Glenville Fire Department, Hayward Fire Department, Clarks Grove Fire Department and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office.
Damage estimates are unknown at this time, but the equipment and shed were total losses.
For immediate release
Feb. 24, 2026
Contact for fire operations: Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.us
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