Child dies, 2 adults hurt in Minn. house fire

Authorities say a child has died in a fire at a home in Itasca County.

The sheriff's department says two adults were injured in the fire at a home in Harris Township. They were taken to Grand Itasca Medical Center Sunday night.

Authorities have not released the child's name or age, but a family member tells WDIO-TV the victim is a 3-year-old boy.

Nichole Juilen and Glen Campbell were transported to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital for treatment along with another young child.

Two fire departments, several ambulance services, sheriff's deputies, the Minnesota State Patrol, and State Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene about 9:30 p.m.

Information from: WDIO-TV

MPR News reporter Jon Collins contributed to this report.

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