It was determined a burn barrel was the source of ignition. Dustin Dienst, Faribault Fire Chief says, "Burn barrels are illegal and this is one of the reasons why."
Chief Dienst commented, "This fire is suspicious but due to circumstances out of our control, determining a cause will be a challenge. No one was hurt in the incident and that's what matters most."
Faribault Police Department Night to Unite block parties listed here. I could find no specific information for Rice County Sheriff's Office. In the past the Sheriff's Department did have some events.
Faribault Fire Chief Dustin Dienst says about I-35 work, "Please slow down and pay attention to the road, especially around accidents and construction areas."
Dienst says in his updated Media Release, "Installing the LED lamp iinto a fluorescent fixture is a mistake that could be made by anyone. Please ensure that you are installing the correct lamp into any light fixture."