Victoria, Minnesota fire kills one person and damages multiple homes

A residential fire in Victoria, Minnesota, resulted in one confirmed death on Tuesday morning. The blaze, which was reported around 6:30 a.m. near Lake Minnetonka, began as a deck fire before spreading to two adjacent houses.

According to the Victoria Fire Department, two homes sustained significant damage, with one believed to be a total loss, while a third home suffered damage to its siding. The incident prompted the evacuation of residents from 32 nearby townhomes. Ten fire departments, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, and the Chaska Police Department responded to the scene. Fire investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire.