NEWS RELEASE
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office
April 17, 2025
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 4-16-2025 at approximately 9:07 pm, their office received a report of a large grass fire possibly endangering buildings located in Hillman Township between Partridge Road and 355th Avenue.
Early this morning, at 3:20 a.m., an Everbridge alert was issued by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office to area residents warning of the "running swamp fire." The alert urged residents to exercise caution and remain aware of a fire traveling northwest from 123rd Street and Partridge Road. At the time of the message, Pierz Fire Department, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were on scene working to contain the blaze. Residents were advised to contact dispatch immediately if any buildings or lives were in danger.
As of 11:17 a.m. today, the DNR reported that the fire had burned approximately 800 acres and was about 70% contained. Firefighting efforts, as well as the investigation into this case continue.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the MN DNR and the Pierz Fire Department. The Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the support of the Minnesota DNR and the Pierz Fire Department in their ongoing response to the fire.