Multiple fire departments respond to County Road 14 house fire

A house fire prompted a response from multiple Cook County fire departments Friday afternoon.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the structure fire at 3:48 p.m. at 25 Jeffery Lane, less than a mile north of Hungry Hippie Farm and Hostel.

According to emergency radio traffic, all occupants had evacuated the home before firefighters arrived. Crews were told the fire started in a downstairs bedroom.

At 4:39 p.m., the Cook County Fire Department requested additional personnel from the Lutsen and Maple Hill fire departments through a mutual aid request.

By 5:20 p.m., firefighters on scene reported that the home’s roof had collapsed. About an hour later, crews said the fire was largely extinguished and they were searching for remaining hot spots.

Firefighters began clearing the scene and wrapping up operations by 7:45 p.m.

Josh Hinke July 17, 2026