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The responding firefighters spotted flames coming from the attic of the house.

The Pine Island Fire Department says crews responded to the fire on the freeway around 1:20 Friday morning.

Damage from an apparent bullet was discovered when the plane landed at the Hibbing Airport.

Betty's Pies, a popular North Shore tourist business, is located near the fire and is included in the evacuation zone.

Firefighters had to rescue a 9-month-old child from the burning home.

Responding firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the rear of the structure when they arrived at the scene.

A news release says responding firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the home’s attached garage.

A news release issued by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says the firefight began shortly before 11:45 a.m. and ended about seven hours later.

The Pine Island Fire Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze.

Strong winds, low humidity, and very dry vegetation will create a critical risk for wildfires throughout much of Minnesota on Saturday.