Overview
- Sherburne County authorities reported a large fire inside the refuge and asked the public to avoid the area while crews respond.
- County Road 11 has been closed indefinitely between 40th Street and 25th Street to protect residents and emergency personnel.
- Several local fire departments are on scene fighting the blaze and coordinating containment efforts.
- Aerial and ground crews worked to extinguish hot spots and hold a perimeter, and officials have not yet confirmed the fire’s cause, exact size, or any injuries.
- Public updates are being posted on the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and officials say they will release more information as containment and any investigation continue.