Early Morning Monday Fire in Farmington Sends Two to Hospital, Family Dog Lost
Updated: August 26, 2025, at 9:30 PM.
FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA—An early morning house fire in Farmington displaced a family, sent two people to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and tragically claimed the life of a family pet.
According to the City of Farmington, firefighters were dispatched just before 1:50 a.m. Monday to a structure fire on the 200 block of 8th Street. When crews arrived, they found a two-story single-family home with smoke showing from the kitchen window. Firefighters reported seeing a “glow” in the window, and upon approaching, observed active flames in the kitchen area.
The Farmington Police Department, first on scene, initially knocked down some of the flames using a fire extinguisher through the kitchen window. Farmington firefighters then advanced a hoseline to the porch, entered the home, and made an aggressive interior attack to extinguish the fire.
Occupants and Pets
Two occupants of the home escaped safely before firefighters arrived. Both were transported by medics to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and were later released. One of the residents managed to bring the family cat out of the home during the escape. Firefighters conducted both primary and secondary searches of the house and eventually located the family’s dog inside. Sadly, the dog did not survive.
Mutual Aid and Support
The Lakeville Fire Department provided mutual aid at the scene, with assistance also coming from the Farmington Police Department, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, and local medics. Officials credited the teamwork among agencies with preventing further tragedy. No firefighter injuries were reported.
The fire was brought under control within minutes of arrival. Investigators have narrowed the area of origin to the oven/refrigerator area of the kitchen, though the incident remains under investigation.
Reminder About Smoke Alarms
Farmington Fire officials emphasized the critical role of working smoke alarms in this incident. The alarms inside the home alerted the occupants in the middle of the night, giving them the chance to escape.
Residents are encouraged to regularly test their smoke detectors and replace the batteries as needed.
Assisting the Family
As the family begins to recover, a source close to them shared that a 12-year-old girl from the household is in need of clothing as the new school year approaches.
Shirts: XS juniors or small (she prefers slightly larger hoodies)
Pants: Size 10 in girls (baggier styles preferred)
Other essentials: Socks and sports bras
If you have items to donate that can help the family, please get in touch with them at Rjarrett61@gmail.com.
Written by: Will Wight
