Eagle Ridge townhome destroyed by fire

Submitted by star on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 11:37am

Clouds of smoke choked the Ski Hill Road in Lutsen as fire trucks and tankers from multiple fire departments responded to a fire at an Eagle Ridge townhome in Lutsen. The fire departments were called out this morning, May 20 at 7:05 AM. The fire started in the attic of the “B” building. Lutsen Fire Department arrived on scene at 7:15 AM and immediately called for mutual aid. Firefighters from Tofte, Schroeder, Finland, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Colvill, Maple Hill, as well as the US Forest Service and MN Department of Natural Resources responded. High winds made firefighting efforts difficult.  The “B” building is a total loss. At 11:30 AM, the fire appeared to be under control, however fire crews will remain on the scene until the fire is completely out.
The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation at this time.