The Isanti Fire District had a busy Tuesday evening with a water rescue call and a structure fire call.
According to the district, crews received a fire call within the city of Isanti just before 5:00 p.m. and arrived to heavy smoke pouring out of the kitchen. Crews were able to contain the fire to the kitchen and limit the potential spread of damage. No one was hurt but one occupant was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
Later that evening, authorities responded to a possible drowning incident taking place in rural Athens Township around 9:00 p.m. Residents were near a residence on the Rum River when a party operating a kayak overturned and got caught in the current and couldn't maneuver out of the high flood waters.
One of the victims was able to exit the waters on their own and crews were able to retrieve the second person using a lifeline, one of victims was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
