No injuries reported in Manchester house fire

Published 6:23 pm Thursday, February 4, 2016

Firefighters look to penetrate the house Thursday in Manchester. - Sam Wilmes/Albert Lea Tribune

Firefighters look to penetrate the house Thursday in Manchester. – Sam Wilmes/Albert Lea Tribune

MANCHESTER-  No injuries were reported this afternoon from a house fire at 113 McKinley St.

According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, the fire began in the attic at approximately 4 p.m.

Occupants were reportedly able to exit the house safely after becoming aware of the fire.

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The fire was put out later that afternoon, according to Manchester Fire Chief Cory Hoerler.

Smoke was reportedly visible when first responders arrived.

The fire is under investigation.

Freeborn, Clarks Grove and Hartland fire departments assisted the Manchester Fire Department on scene.

Look to the Tribune for more information.

First responders survey the area around a house fire Thursday in Manchester. - Sam Wilmes/Albert Lea Tribune

First responders survey the area around a house fire Thursday in Manchester. – Sam Wilmes/Albert Lea Tribune

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