At approximately 10:30 AM on March 11, 2009, the Timberlake Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire at 30450 N. Pasttime Street in Athol. Units arrived to find a 10' x 60' trailer home with active fire in the back bedroom. The fire quickly spread through the entire trailer. Units from Spirit Lake and Northern Lakes responded to assist. A total of 16 firefighters responded including 3 engines, 1 ambulance, and 1 chief officer. The fire started in the back bedroom and the cause is under investigation.
The two adults that lived in the trailer lost nearly everything and did not have renters insurance. The Red Cross is providing assistance.
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