Three Dogs Die in St. Stephen House Fire

ST. STEPHEN (WJON News) - No people were injured, but three dogs died in a house fire Friday in St. Stephen.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 20 block of 6th Avenue Southeast in St. Stephen Friday morning at 10:38.

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The home was completely on fire by the time firefighters arrived.

The home was owned by 37-year-old Ronald Holthaus, but it was rented to 32-year-old Michael Rowley and 30-year-old Samantha Walker.

The renters were able to escape, but three dogs died in the fire.

Officials believe the home is a total loss.

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