Fire Breaks Out, Family Escapes Safely | Duluth News

A fire erupted at a manufactured home near Kimball Street in Ashland around 2:30 AM, with flames rapidly spreading across two sides. Thankfully, all seven residents and two dogs escaped safely, and firefighters contained the blaze within 15 minutes. Sadly, the home and all its contents were destroyed, and one pet didn’t make it out. The Salvation Army is providing temporary shelter. Authorities are investigating the cause but believe it’s accidental. This tragedy underscores the critical importance of working smoke detectors on every floor and in every bedroom — a simple step that could save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97eac1930bddeebc