Barn and hay bales blaze near Mosquito Creek ignites urgent response, Clearwater County MN
Fire & ArsonHay bales and a barn caught fire near Mosquito Creek and Stockyard roads. Fire units quickly responded after a nearby caller reported the blaze.
Audio|Source: Clearwater County Public Safety
03:36
Transcript:
00:00
Caller reported hay bales on fire near Stockyard Road and Mosquito Creek Road.
00:09
She doesn't believe anyone is at the residence but saw a vehicle in the driveway.
00:16
Asked if more than hay bales were involved.
00:18
She confirmed the fire is near a barn.
00:26
Fire units dispatched to Clearwater.
00:33
Trying to gather more information on the fire.
00:41
Caller: Sir,
00:42
Caller reports hay bales on fire at near Stockyard Road.
00:49
She approached the residence and saw the barn engulfed in flames.
00:57
Acknowledged.
01:04
Request for fire line coordination.
01:14
Acknowledged.
01:17
Unit coordinates shared.
01:23
More unit info.
01:27
Unit ID.
01:28
Clearwater dispatch confirmed.
01:36
Go ahead.
01:40
Clarification on location: Skego Creek Road or Stockyard?
01:47
Caller states Stockyard Road and Mosquito Creek Road.
01:58
Responder at mapped location on Stockyard, no visible smoke.
02:01
No visible smoke or fire seen.
02:04
Burn noted on Mesquitele Creek Road, checking if related.
02:07
Will investigate further.
02:11
Caller knocked on door at residence, no answer.
02:16
Acknowledged.
02:22
Brush fire inquiry.
02:27
Copy, standby.
02:33
Base station reports.
02:39
Requesting Clearwater to advise if backup needed due to barn fire.
02:49
Base to Clearwater.
02:52
Go ahead.
02:57
Request info on situation; need for backup or if controlled burn.
03:06
Confirmed not a controlled burn.
03:13
Base to Clearwater.
03:15
Asked if deputy on scene.
03:18
Deputy en route.
03:24
Acknowledged.
03:25
Deputy headed to fire scene near Mosquito Creek Road.
03:27
Suggested heading to Mosquito Creek Road, fire likely located there.
03:31
Checked Stockyard, no fire found.
03:33
No fire at Stockyard. Observed glow in sky over Mosquito Creek Road area.
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Location mentioned:
Mosquito Creek Rd & Stockyard Rd, Minerva Township, MN 56621
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