LACRESCENT, Minn. – The staff evacuated 17 mostly elderly residents from the Traditions assisted living facility after fire broke out. Everybody made it out safely. The residents were taken to a nearby church until other housing could be arranged. The fire erupted about 3:30 p.m. in the back of the sprawling single-floor building. Flames quickly engulfed most of the interior, Damage was severe, said Fire Chief Tom Paulson. LaCrescent firefighters were there within three minutes of the alarm and helped the staff take the last residents out. Soon other fire crews arrived from Campbell, Dakota, Hokah, Nodine and Onalaska.
Traditions Assisted Living. Licensed for 19 residents. At 333 South Second Street. Cause of fire to be determined. Image from last fall.