On June 16, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fully engulfed structure fire at the residence of 14821 Maple Inn Rd SE, Mentor. The Mentor Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly thereafter. With the assistance of surrounding agencies, the Mentor Fire Department was able to contain and extinguish the fire in a short amount of time. At the time of the incident, no occupants or pets were present at the residence. All individuals and animals associated with the home have been accounted for and are unharmed. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time.
Minnesota’s State Fire Marshal’s office has been informed and will be taking over the investigation. Assisting agencies include the Fertile Fire Department, Erskine Fire Department, County EMS, and Ottertail Power.
No further information will be released at this time.
