On November 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm, Scott County Dispatch received a call of a residential house fire on the 13xxx block of Oaklawn Drive in Louisville Township.
Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed the garage of a single family residence fully engulfed in flames with the fire spreading to the main structure. Firefighters were able to completely extinguish the fire; however, the damage to the home was substantial.
“We are thankful that all of the occupants were able to evacuate the home and there were no injuries to the residents or first responders," said Sheriff Luke Hennen. “Our thoughts are with the family as they recover from the damage to their home.”
No foul play is suspected and the exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
The Shakopee Fire Department was assisted by Chaska Fire Department, Mdewakanton Public Safety, Prior Lake Fire Department, and Savage Fire Department.
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