Fireworks possible cause of Hartford structure fire

HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities say fireworks are the possible cause of a fire at a home near Hartford early Friday morning.

According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, they were dispatched to the area of East Shore Place at 2:42 a.m. on July 5 for a structure fire.

Upon arrival, first responders found the detached garage fully engulfed and the fire was spreading to the main structure.

Residents were assisted in evacuating and no injuries to pets or persons were reported.

The incident is being investigated by the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office.

Hartford Fire Department, Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue, Crooks Fire Department, Humboldt Fire Department, Chancellor Fire Department, Tea Fire and Rescue, Humboldt Ambulance Service and Minnehaha County Emergency Management also responded to the scene.