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1 person, 4 pets dead after mobile home catches fire, collapses
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Deputies and fire crews responded to the incident, which was reported around 5 a. The incident occurred in Wadena County, specifically in section 28 of North Germany Township.
A mobile home fire resulted in the deaths of one person and four pets. The fire caused the mobile home to collapse. Deputies and fire crews responded to the incident, which was reported around 5 a.m.
Sgt. Bryan Savaloja of the Wadena County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatalities. The person who died has not been identified. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The incident occurred in Wadena County, specifically in section 28 of North Germany Township. More information can be found through KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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