Fire Destroys Multi-Family Home in Britt; Candle Possible Cause

BRITT, Minn. — A candle in a bedroom may have started a fire of a multi-family home over the weekend in Britt, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 8400 block of Nelson Road.

When authorities arrived on scene, the building was fully engulfed in flames.

One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation.  The home was destroyed.

The fire is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Multiple fire departments responded, including Virginia, Mountain Iron, Embarrass, Cook and Lake Vermilion.