Goodhue Fire & Rescue

Clothing trends, hairstyles, music genres are just a few things that have changed over the last 40 years.

But did you know the amount of time you have to escape during a fire has changed too — and not for the better.

Building and furnishing materials used today ignite quickly and burn faster than those used in the past.

In 1980, you could have had more than 10 minutes to get out if your house was on fire. Today, it’s less than five minutes.

Last year, 61 people died in Minnesota fires and we’re on pace to surpass that in 2026.

Test your smoke alarms. Make a fire escape plan. Pay attention when cooking or smoking.

Small reminders that could save lives.

Emergency sirens broke through the noise on Sunday, but no crisis was underway.

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