August 12 – An early afternoon fire destroyed a home and camper in Solway Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department, the fire was reported around 1:00 p.m. in the 3900 block of the Crosby Road. The home and a camper trailer were engulfed in flames when crews arrived. A nearby garage was damaged. Two dogs perished in the blaze. No other injuries were reported. Departments responding to the fire included: Solway, Cloquet, Grand Lake, Hermantown, Esko, and Industrial. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
