Accidental Chimney Fire Destroys Duluth Home
Thursday, January 1, 2015
By:
Julia Russell
Photojournalist:
Graham Hakala
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
Regions:
- Twin Ports
Topics:
- Fire
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/chimney%20fire%20010114.mp4
DULUTH, Minn. - A husband and wife are recovering after an accidental fire destroyed their home New Year’s Day.
The fire happened Wednesday afternoon at 1106 West 3rd Street.
The Duluth Fire Department reports the fire started when the home owner was trying to clear his chimney.
The fire then spread to the main level of the home, and caused about $50,000 in damage.
Two people were in the home when the fire started but got out without injuries.