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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: 8/5/2023
SUBJECT: Structure Fire
BY: Assistant Chief Brent Consie

NATURE OF INCIDENT: House Fire
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 8/5/2023
INCIDENT TIME: 0347
INCIDENT LOCATION: 128 E Locust St

This morning, the Duluth Fire Department responded for the report of a house fire at 128 E Locust St. Caller said that they could see flames coming from the basement. Crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of fire coming from the front basement window. The homeowner stated to police units that he was the only person in the house and he and his pet cat were outside. 

The Fire was quicly knocked down. A search of the residence was made and the house was checked for fire extension. The fire was contained to the basement level. 

There were no injuries to report. Damage estimates to the building and contents are about $80000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Inquiries can be directed to the Duluth Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office.

Fire Companies from Miller Hil, Downtown and UMD fire stations responded to the call. Duluth Police and Minnesota State Patrol were also on scene to assist.