Town in Northwestern Minnesota Evacuated because of Large Elevator Fire

Evacuation order lifted in Northwest Minnesota town following a grain elevator fire

Almost 200 residents were asked to evacuate the town of Shelly on Friday after a grain elevator caught on fire, possibly due to lightning.

Large elevator fire in Shelly causes evacuation after severe storms create citywide power outage

SHELLY, Minn. — A massive grain elevator fire started early Friday, Aug. 8, forcing the Norman County Sheriff’s Office to temporarily evacuate nearby residents. The neighbors were able to return at about 1 p.m. after firefighters were able to gain control of a second building near the elevator that had caught on fire that contained chemicals and air quality testing was done. Firefighters from 20 area departments responded to the fire, and the A…

Evacuations lifted following grain elevator fire in Shelly, MN

Officials said parts of the elevator contained hazardous materials, prompting a temporary resident evacuation.

Town in northwestern Minnesota evacuated because of large elevator fire

Residents in Shelly, Minnesota, were evacuated Friday due to the threat of burning chemicals near a large grain elevator fire.

Crews on scene of grain elevator fire in Shelly MN

SHELLY, MINN. (Valley News Live) – Valley News Live has confirmed a grain elevator is on fire in Shelly. Officials with Norman County confirmed it Friday morning.  They say details are limited, as crews are out there right now working. Valley News Live has seen photos of flames engulfing the structure. We’re waiting for permission on content to show you those photos. We will continue to update you as we learn more.

Massive grain elevator fire prompts evacuations in Norman County

SHELLY, Minn. — A massive fire is burning at the grain elevator in Shelly, Minnesota. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to evacuate their homes immediately for safety. Highway 75, which runs through Shelly, has also been closed because of the fire. Shelly is about 38 miles south of East Grand Forks, near the North Dakota state line. Check back for updates on this developing story. A grain elevator caught fire in Shelly, Mi…