Ladder crew attacks from above. The fire was in the 400 block of densely packed Mankato Avenue. Image: Winona Fire Department
Closely packed neighboring structures saved
WINONA, Minn. – A two-story house on Mankato Avenue was severely damaged by fire and smoke on Christmas Eve. The occupants escaped without injury before firefighters arrived from the East End stationhouse. There was also heat and water damage. The fire call was about 1 0 p.m. The cause was not immediately determined.