Created on: 11/08/2009 3:13 PM
Print Story
Email to a Friend
Sheriff: Home Burglarized, Set on Fire
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fire that happened on Saturday night in Britt, which is northwest of Virginia. Authorities believe the home was burglarized, then set on fire.
Around 10:30 PM, the Sheriff's Department responded to the 7400 Block of Britt Bypass Rd, on the report of a house fire. Authorities say the home received extensive damage. There were on injuries. The two tenants of the home reported they had been away from the home and upon their return discovered the fire and called 911 for assistance.
The incident remains under investigation by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and the MN State Fire Marshall's Office.
Anyone with information is asked to call 218-749-6010 or 1-800-723-2020
