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Bonnie Johnson, 85, Dies After Fire in Detached Garage Living Quarters Near Miltona

Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • A 911 call came at 10:11 a.m. Thursday reporting a detached garage with living quarters on fire in Miltona Township.
  • Bonnie Johnson was pulled from the structure unresponsive and not breathing, and first responders could not resuscitate her at the scene.
  • The fire occurred at 16570 County Road 64 on Lake Irene, and the living-quarters area sustained extensive damage.
  • The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal conducting origin-and-cause analysis.
  • Responding agencies included the Miltona and Parkers Prairie fire departments, North Memorial Ambulance, and a Life Link helicopter.