Albany fertilizer distributor damaged by fire

Nature’s Best Ag Service, a fertilizer distributor in Albany, was "heavily" damaged by fire Thursday afternoon, according to the Albany Fire Department.

The fire was reported around 2 p.m., the fire department said.

Everyone at the business was able to exit safely, the fire department said in a statement.

After arriving at the scene, firefighters reported flames visible through the roof. According to the fire department, the building has significant damage.

The Albany Fire Department was assisted by the Freeport Fire Department, Avon Fire Department, Melrose Fire Department, Melrose Ambulance, Albany Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Department’s Chemical Assessment Team and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal.