Fire
Posted: 09/30/2024
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 24013577
Date Reported: 9/30/2024 at 8:08 AM
Incident: Fire
Location: gravel pit off Kitzke Road SE - Hudson Township
Complainant/Victim: Joseph James Notch, Age 60 of Freeport, MN
Case Details:
On September 30, 2024 at about 8:08 AM the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a large propane tank on fire in the gravel pit off Kitzke Road SE in Hudson Township. The 1000-gallon propane tank was being filled when it ignited causing injury to the propane delivery driver, Joseph Notch. Notch was filling two 1000-gallon propane tanks for the equipment being used to make concrete for the Interstate 94 road construction project. Notch was evaluated on site by North Ambulance personnel and then transported to Alomere Health ER for treatment. The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished the fire and cooled the propane tanks. The fire caused damage to the propane tanks and delivery equipment owned by Rahn's Oil and Propane of Melrose, MN; two 500KW diesel generators and a lab trailer owned by PCI Roads LLC of St. Michael, MN; and a personal vehicle. The Alexandria Fire Department and State Fire Marshal's Office are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
Officer: Sgt. Ron Boyden, #209