Rushmore News

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Grain Elevator Fire Under Investigation Published Date: 06-20-2008 06:50 PM CT The state fire Marshal's office is expected today at the scene of a grain elevator fire in Rushmore, in Southwestern Minnesota.

A Lake Park, Iowa, woman was injured Monday in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 near Rushmore, Minn.

Crews from three towns are battling a grain elevator fire in Rushmore, Minnesota.

The state fire marshal's office is expected at the scene of a grain elevator fire in Rushmore, in southwestern Minnesota.

The main structure of the United Farmers Cooperative elevator was destroyed in the blaze that could be seen from Worthington, nine miles to the east.

No one was hurt. An ambulance crew was on hand in case any firefighters suffered heat exhaustion, but no cases were reported.

Nine area fire departments battled the blaze Thursday.

Rushmore Fire Chief Larry Lupkes said a big challenge was getting enough water to continue fighting the fire. Rushmore's only water tower was emptied by about 3:30 in the afternoon. Water was hauled in from local farmers as well as from area fire departments.

KSFY News is on the scene of a grain elevator fire in Rushmore, Minnesota at this hour.

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