On Saturday, about 6pm, the Blue Earth Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 South Galbraith in Blue Earth.
Upon arrival, the south side of the home was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was beginning to spread to the attic, which ended up sustaining significant damage, as well as to the lower level of the home.
Fire crews were on the scene for about 4 hours. The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office.
Assisting at the scene was the Winnebago Fire Department, Frost Fire Department, Elmore Fire Department, UHD Ambulance, Blue Earth Police Department and the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office.