Stearns County Home Destroyed in Fire

FREEPORT (WJON News) -- A Stearns County home was destroyed in a fire over the weekend.

The Sheriff's Office says at about 3:20 p.m. on Saturday they received a 911 call at the home in Krain Township near Freeport.

Eigthy-one-year-old Irene Schmitz of Freeport said they saw smoke on the main floor and flames coming through the windows on the second floor.

The home was partially heated with a wood stove and Schmitz said she had added some wood around 1:30 p.m.

The Freeport Fire Department requested assistance from the Holdingford and Albany Fire Departments, and Melrose Ambulance.

There were no injuries.

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The home is owned by 68-year-old Isidore Schmitz of Freeport. It appears to be a total loss. The State Fire Marshal was notified.

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