The Pine River Fire Department made quick work of a small fire at the Ammarilla House on Snell Avenue in Pine River just before 2 p.m. Friday, March 26.
An employee called in the fire. The Pine River fire crew quickly arrived and extinguished it. There were no injuries and minimal damage.
"We were paged to a fire in the kitchen," Pine River Fire Chief Kraig King said. "It was contained to the oven. It was put out with a fire extinguisher."
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The Pine River crew remained for approximately an hour before reviewing the scene for remaining hazards. A fire marshal is conducting an investigation as is standard procedure.
The Backus Fire Department provided mutual aid.
Travis Grimler may be reached at 218-855-5853 or travis.grimler@pineandlakes.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/@PEJ_Travis.
