GRAND MEADOW, MINNESOTA — Four people have died following a residential fire Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Grand Meadow, a community in Mower County in southeastern Minnesota. According to the Mower County Sheriff’s Office, the Grand Meadow Fire Department and local ambulance personnel were dispatched to a residence on First Street Northeast at approximately 11:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a house fire. When emergency responders arrived, they observed smoke coming from the residence. Authorities subsequently confirmed that four people had died in connection with the incident. Investigators are working to determine what caused the fire and the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the four individuals died from smoke inhalation, fire-related injuries, or another cause. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending further investigation and notification procedures. Authorities have not released their ages, relationships to one another, or additional details about the circumstances inside the home. The Mower County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident remains under investigation. Additional information is expected as investigators work to establish the cause of the fire and determine the official causes of death.