Polk Co. House Destroyed By Fire After Propane Tank Brought Inside To Thaw

MINNEAPOLS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Polk County say a man and child are injured after a major house fire in Crookston Sunday afternoon.

According to the sheriff's office, the Gonvick Fire Department responded around 12:12 p.m. to a report of a house fire at 302 Birch Street in the town of Trail, north of Fosston.

The fire destroyed the house after a 20-pound propane tank was brought inside to thaw.

Police say the man and the child have minor injuries.

Authorities have no further details at this time.