The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office and Park Rapids Police Department were joined by local first responders, the fire department, emergency medical services personnel and more.
The Minnesota DNR has responded to several small fires in recent days. Residents are advised to check the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html) for updates on burning restrictions.
A Menahga firefighter fell from a ladder and was life-flighted to a hospital with broken ribs and a punctured lung during firefighting efforts Feb. 3 in Park Rapids.