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Minnesota Home Survives Fierce Wildfire
31 Mar
Summary
- Gusty winds propelled a wildfire toward homes in southwestern Minnesota.
- A neighbor, a longtime firefighter, helped protect a threatened home.
- Crews from six departments battled flare-ups to safeguard the community.
A wildfire, driven by gusty winds reaching 58 mph, threatened numerous homes in Lake Benton, Lincoln County, on Saturday. One resident reported seeing a massive plume of smoke rapidly approaching her home as flames advanced down a nearby hill within minutes. A neighbor, who is a longtime firefighter, played a crucial role in protecting properties as visibility dropped due to thick smoke.
Firefighters from six departments, including Lake Benton, Tyler, Ivanhoe, Arco, Elkton, and Holland, worked diligently to combat flare-ups and defend every home along the ridge. Despite the intensity of the fire, which pushed ash and soot several feet into one home, all residences were successfully protected. The community expressed deep gratitude to the first responders for their efforts in safeguarding their homes and neighborhood.
