Family Displaced, Pets Lost In Maple Grove House Fire

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Maple Grove fire officials say a family is safe, but displaced, after a house fire early Saturday morning.

According to fire officials, the fire began around midnight at a residence on Hemlock Lane and quickly spread. The family was able to get out safely, but their pets didn’t survive.

Maple Grove fire says the house suffered extensive damage and is no longer safe to live in. It took fire crews two hours to get the fire under control.

The fire is under investigation, but it does not appear to be suspicious, according to fire officials.

The Red Cross is assisting the family.

Tonight’s house fire went to 3+ alarms, with assist from Rogers, Plymouth, Osseo, Brooklyn Park, and LSU from St Louis Park. Family displaced. Parents & kids safe, but unfortunately lost family pets. Cause under investigation. pic.twitter.com/gQ80E2IM0q
— Maple Grove Fire Rescue (@grove_fire) December 26, 2020