Mountain Iron Fire Leaves One Dead
Two Others Taken to Hospital
UPDATE 1-16-17:
Authorities have confirmed that the female who died in this fire has been identified as Ginnie L. Hanka, 57, from Mt. Iron, Minnesota. Her husband, 61-year-old David M. Hanka, from Mt. Iron, is currently in critical, but stable condition at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital Burn Unit.
Their son, David M. Hanka Jr., 25, is also at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital Burn Unit in serious but stable condition.
Both are expected to recover from their injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- One person is dead after a house fire in downtown Mountain Iron this morning.
A 57-year-old female was found deceased inside the home.
Local authorities told us today that two males were injured in the blaze. The two-story home was a total loss and neighboring house were damaged as well. Some homes had siding that was melted off. Both males were transported to Virginia Regional Medical Center, their status is currently unknown at this time.
Residents in the area were removed from their homes during the fire, but are now allowed to go back to their residences. Power was also knocked out during the fire and crews are continually working on that.
The fire department is still investigating the cause, but do not believe the incident to be criminal. Fire departments from across the area came to help battle the blaze.
