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UPDATE: Large Fire in Clearwater Township Damages Business

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jennifer Lewerenz
May 9, 2023 | 4:03 PM
Minnesota Department of Transportation

Originally published 12:36 May 9th, 2023

Updated 4:03 May 9th, 2023

(KNSI) – A large fire along Interstate 94 near Clearwater caused significant damage to a business.

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office was called to a vehicle fire at Clearwater Auto Parts on County Road 7 in Clearwater Township around 11:30 Tuesday morning. Witnesses and first responders say the building quickly became fully engulfed, and nearby grass also caught fire. Firefighters had the blaze extinguished around 3:00 p.m.

Officials say the fire caused considerable damage to a building. Investigators say the fire was started accidentally by employees working on a vehicle in the garage.

There were no injuries reported. The smoke and flames were visible from the interstate.

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