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Care Home Fire: Suspect Arrested After Early Morning Blaze
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A care facility resident is in custody after allegedly starting a fire.
- One resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.
- Multiple agencies assisted in the search and subsequent arrest.
An early morning fire at The Estates at Fridley has led to the arrest of one of its residents. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Monday, prompting a response from first responders who discovered smoke originating from a resident's room. Consequently, a partial evacuation of the 54-bed nursing facility was carried out.
One individual residing at the facility was transported to Hennepin Healthcare for injuries that were reported as non-life-threatening. Authorities identified another resident as the suspect believed to have started the fire. A search involving six different agencies was conducted, culminating in the suspect's arrest.
The State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with Anoka County officials and Fridley police, is currently investigating the cause and circumstances of the fire. The Estates at Fridley is described on its website as offering a holistic approach to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
