Delano Herald Journal

Serving the communities of Delano, Loretto, Montrose, MN, and the surrounding area

Howard Lake man dies in fire



A house fire claimed the life of Bernard Martinson, 68,
April 17, reported Howard Lake Police Chief Mike Simmons.

The Howard Lake Fire Department and the police department
responded to the call.

When they reached the residence at 624 6th Ave., the house
was filled with smoke, and the victim could not be located.

Assistant County Coroner Pete Palmer said preliminary findings
indicate Martinson, who was in poor health, was not alive when the fire
started.

Martinson occupied one floor of the home, and the couple
that lived on the other level was not injured.

The fire is under investigation by the Minnesota State
Fire Marshal.

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