By Delaney Lund / News Reporter

COLLEGEVILLE TWP., Minn. — No injuries were reported when a grass fire spread to other structures in Collegeville Township.

Around 10:15 a.m., on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, the Stearns County Sheriff’s office received a call of a fire at a residence on 260th Street.

The caller advised officers that the fire had spread to a nearby ice fishing house, catching it on fire.

Upon arrival, responders found the fire had spread to a nearby camper, which was against a large shop..

Firefighters were able to get control of the blaze before it spread to the shop, but the ice fishing house and camper were considered a total loss.

Deputies believe the fire began from discarded ash from a wood boiler.

High winds and dry conditions likely contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.