Duluth Fire Crews Battle Early Friday Morning Fire

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Piedmont neighborhood early Friday morning.

The fire broke out just after 4:00 a.m. this morning at 2232 Hoover Street.

According to the fire department, the fire originated in the basement of the home and extended to the rest of the house before crews arrived on the scene.

The sole occupant of the home was able to evacuate without injury. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire has been ruled as accidental.

The house has been deemed a total loss with damage estimates over $200,000.

Crews from Headquarters, Spirit Valley, Lincoln Park, and Duluth Heights all responded. The Duluth Police Department, Comfort Systems, and Minnesota Power all assisted.