BLACKDUCK, MN (KFGO) - A deadly house fire in northern Minnesota.
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says neighbors reported an explosion and a house engulfed in flames shortly after 3:30 a.m. Thurs. southwest of Blackduck.
The home, in Hines Township, was destroyed. Oscar Eckstrom, 76, died in the fire.
The sheriff's dept. and state fire marshal's office will investigate.