Albert Lea Fire Kills Four Dogs, Home Destroyed

Published
June 20, 2026
Location
Albert Lea, Minnesota
400 block of Pillsbury Avenue
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Albert Lea Minnesota in Albert Lea, Minnesota: A house on Pillsbury Avenue in Albert Lea, MN was set ablaze overnight, with firefighters first arriving at 2:40 a.m. The blaze erupted from the back of the home and spread through the second story, killing four dogs inside. Firefighters extinguished the fire and spent about two hours treating hotspots before declaring the house a total loss with estimated damage of $67,000. An investigator from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting in determining the cause.

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Albert Lea Fire Kills Four Dogs, Home Destroyed

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