Crews battle overnight fire at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson
Fire at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson under investigation
An early morning fire at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota is under investigation.
HUTCHINSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fire crews spent hours battling a three-alarm blaze at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota early Tuesday morning, though the main building was spared from the damage.
Fire at Crow River Winery
What we know:
Fire crews were dispatched to the winery in Hutchinson at approximately 2:10 a.m. on reports of a possible fire. Officials told FOX 9 the fire was ultimately found in a service shed on the property and not the main winery building, which is a popular spot for weddings and other events.
Firefighters spent about four hours bringing the blaze under control. The shed contained harvesting equipment, which was damaged in the blaze. No injuries were reported.
A fire at the Crow River Winery burned a service shed, but the main building was not damaged. (Credit: Dillon Quast) (Dillon Quast / Supplied)
Crews from Winsted, Glencoe, Silver Lake, Lester Prairie, Brownton and Hutchinson responded to the scene, along with the McLeod County Sheriff's Office.
Winery open for business
Officials with the Crow River Winery provided an update on social media late Tuesday morning.
What they're saying:
"The impacted building was our maintenance building, meaning we lost a lot of storage and equipment, but luckily nobody was hurt. Rest assured, the main building is unaffected, still up for regular business, and we would love to have you visit us! We are truly grateful that the damage wasn't as bad as it could be. We look forward to rebuilding and continuing to be a staple of the community. Thank you for all the kind thoughts and to everyone who reached out!"
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet said what caused the fire or how much damage the structure sustained.
The fire is under investigation with assistance from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office.
The Source: This story uses information from Hutchinson Fire Chief Mike Schumann.