Fire - Single Dwelling
Posted: 05/20/2025
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 25006427
Date Reported: 5/17/2025 at 1136 hours
Incident: Fire - Single Dwelling
Location: Wharry Heights Rd SW, Alexandria, MN
Complainant/Victim: Janice and Dale Petersen of Alexandria, MN
Case Details:
On May 17, 2025, at 1136 hours Douglas County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a house fire on Wharry Heights Road near Lake Mary. While emergency personnel were en route, it was reported that a female was still inside the residence.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed the residence was fully engulfed in flames and a male covered in black soot. It was determined that the male had been outside when the fire started, saw flames inside the home, and re-entered to rescue the female occupant before emergency crews arrived. The Alexandria Fire Department and Garfield Fire Department were dispatched to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire. The residence sustained extensive damage and is considered a total loss.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.Both individuals were transported by North Ambulance to Alomere Health in Alexandria for initial treatment of burns and smoke inhalation. Shortly after, both parties were transferred by Life Link III to Hennepin County Medical Center for further medical care.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Alexandria Fire Department, Garfield Fire Department, North Ambulance, Life Link III, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Officer: Deputy Isaac Peterson, #233