Grass Fire
Posted: 05/05/2025
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 25005763
Date Reported: 5/4/2025 at 1635 hours
Incident: Grass Fire
Location: Co Rd 1 SW/St Hwy 27 W
Complainant/Victim: Jolene Kangas, Age 42
Case Details:
On 5/4/2025 at 1635 the Douglas County Sheriff's office received a report of a grass and vehicle fire at the intersection of Douglas County road 1 SW and MN State HWY 27. It was learned that a vehicle had entered the ditch after attempting to turn south on County Road 1 SW from State HWY 27. During the vehicles attempts to exit the ditch, the grass caught fire and eventually caught the vehicle on fire. The vehicle was a total loss. The driver of the vehicle was treated for minor injuries on scene. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Kensington Fire, North Ambulance, and MN State Patrol.
Officer: Deputy Shawn Schmidt, #234