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NEW LONDON — A family is safe and staying with relatives after their home was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon northwest of New London.
A news release from the New London Fire Department said the family returned Saturday to find their home, located on the 22000 block of 10th Street Northeast in Colfax Township, on fire. They called 911 right away.
Firefighters arrived to find the home completely engulfed and began a defensive attack to bring the flames under control, the release said. Assisting New London were fire departments from Belgrade, Spicer and Sunburg. It took four hours to put the fire out and more than 30,000 gallons of water were used.
The news release did not indicate the cause of the fire.
The house and personal belongings inside are considered a total loss with an estimated dollar value of $350,000. The family is staying with relatives and the American Red Cross has reached out to assist, the release said.
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Also assisting at the scene were the New London Ambulance, Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad and Kandiyohi Power Cooperative.
