Hawley grain elevator collapses during fire, residents able to use water again
Fire crews are continuing to battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota on Monday morning after flames broke out Sunday night.
WDAY-TV reports the fire caused the elevator to collapse and 17 fire departments to respond. Officials say the fire is contained but it still burning.
Hawley officials said shortly before 11:30 a.m. Monday that residents are once again able to start using water as normal. Earlier in the day, citizens were asked to temporarily stop using water in order to reduce the strain the fire is having on the city’s water supply.
No injuries have been reported as of this publishing.
Classes at Hawley Public Schools have been canceled for Monday due to a lack of water pressure.
Firefighters got the call and responded to 400 Elevator Street around 11:30 Sunday night.
Heavy smoke and ash in the air have also closed several roads in downtown Hawley.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.