Submitted by Nathan Steffenson on
On Friday June 22 2018 there was a fire at North Star Apartments.
Alarms sounded on most floors.
Smoke could be seen coming out the window.
many residents evacuated.
Was told by other residents that it was started by an unattended candle next to boxes.
Brainerd Fire Department, Brainerd Police, Crow Wing County Sheriff department, and North ambulance responded. E river rd was temporarily closed.
Fire was contained to the apartment however smoke and water went to other apartments.
There is substantial water damage from sprinkler.
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