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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Fire Department
602 West Second Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4400 •www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 5/5/2020
SUBJECT: Structure fire
BY: Assistant Chief Brent Consie

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Structure fire
CASE NO.: 20-00004606
INCIDENT DATE: 5/5/2020
INCIDENT TIME: 01:14
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2309 W. 8th St.

This morning at 1:14 AM, Duluth Fire responded to 2309 West 8th St. for the report of a structure fire. Pre-arrival, Duluth Fire was notified by Duluth Police that the occupant was out of the house. 

Units arriving found heavy fire involvement on the back side of the building. Number 2 Engine from Lincoln Park station made entry to the second floor of the house through the front side and extinguished the fire. A thorough search of the house was completed at the same time by other fire units. Their searches found no occupants or pets. 

Fire damage to the home is contained to the second floor. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof to vent the heat and smoke and assess any fire extension. Damage to the building and contents are estimated at $50,000. There are no injuries to report. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation and any inquiries relating to this incident should be directed to the Fire Marshal's Office.

Fire companies from Lincoln Park, Spirit Valley and Headquarters responded to this fire. Duluth Police and Minnesota Power were also on scene and rendered assistance.