Dustin Dienst

Chief Dienst emphasized the precarious conditions that enabled the fire to spread rapidly, highlighting the importance of fire safety. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported.

Faribault Fire Chief Dustin Dienst reported on a garage fire that occurred early on the morning of April 23, 2026, at 1519 Greenwood Place.

It was determined a burn barrel was the source of ignition. Dustin Dienst, Faribault Fire Chief says, "Burn barrels are illegal and this is one of the reasons why."

There were no injuries and a cause was determined.

Chief Dienst commented, "This fire is suspicious but due to circumstances out of our control, determining a cause will be a challenge. No one was hurt in the incident and that's what matters most."

In his News Release Dienst says, "The home suffered major fire, smoke and water damage. I am grateful the children in the home know what to do when they discovered the smoke. They alerted everyone inside which is why everyone escaped unharmed."

The Faribault Fire Department was very busy this morning with a number of calls following lightning strikes.