Woman hospitalized After Fire erupts at Hugo Townhome Complex
A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a garage in Hugo, Minnesota, on Sunday evening.
- A fire began in a garage in the 4500 block of Victor Path around 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Six children and their grandmother were safely evacuated from the affected townhome.
- A woman from a neighboring unit was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A woman in hugo received medical attention at a local hospital Sunday night after a fire broke out at a townhome complex on Victor Path. The incident highlights the dangers of residential fires and the importance of rapid evacuation.
Fire Spreads to Second floor
The fire originated around 6 p.m. Sunday in the garage of an end unit within the 4500 block of Victor Path, according to Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr. Flames quickly spread to the second floor of the townhome.
Six children and their grandmother were inside the unit when the fire started, but fortunately, none of them sustained injuries. Tho, a resident of an adjacent townhome was later transported to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation experienced during the evacuation, compton Jr. saeid.
The investigation into the fire’s origin is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available. Fire officials are urging residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors and a well-defined evacuation plan.
The Hugo Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 6:05 p.m. and successfully contained the fire within the two townhome units.The woman hospitalized is reported to be in stable condition. Damage estimates are still being calculated, but the garage of the initial unit sustained significant damage, and the second-floor living space was heavily impacted by smoke and flames. The fire was declared extinguished at 7:30 p.m. after crews thoroughly checked for hotspots. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family with temporary housing.
