Sheriff: 1 Injured In Douglas Co. House Fire

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Douglas County say a man was injured in a house fire Tuesday afternoon.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded around 1:13 p.m. after receiving a report of a garage fire at a home in Brandon Township.

As the Brandon Fire Department was en route, they were informed that the fire had spread to the house. Officials say the homeowner, a 65-year-old man from Brandon, received minor injuries and was transported by North Memorial Ambulance to Alomere Health Hospital.

The house and attached garage are a complete loss.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.