North Mankato Fire Department responds to structure fire on Belgrade Avenue

At approximately 8:13 p.m. on August 18, 2026, the North Mankato Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 512 Belgrade Avenue. The initial report indicated that smoke was coming from the main level of the residence and flame could be seen through the side window.

While responding to the incident, firefighters were notified that all residents had safely evacuated the home. It was also reported that four dogs remained inside the residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a room-and-contents fire in the kitchen. The fire was quickly extinguished, and firefighters conducted a search of the residence. During the search, all four dogs were located and removed from the home.
The residence sustained moderate fire damage to the kitchen area and smoke damage throughout the structure.

The North Mankato Fire Department was assisted on scene by Mayo Ambulance and the North Mankato Police Department.
No additional information regarding injuries or the cause of the fire is available at this time.