TWO HARBORS, MN – On November 2, 2026, a fire broke out at the Fog Signal Building, located on the grounds of the Two Harbors Lighthouse B&B. The historic building, owned by the Lake County Historical Society (LCHS), served as the gift shop for the lighthouse grounds.
LCHS would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the first responders who acted quickly to contain the fire and save the historic structure. They also want to thank the community members who recognized the fire and promptly contacted emergency services. Their quick actions played an important role in saving the building.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials have determined that the fire originated in the breezeway between the Fog Signal Building and the Skiff House.
While the building was saved, the interior sustained extensive damage and will require a complete restoration.
“We are just devastated,” said Sam Gangi, Board Chair of the Lake County Historical Society. “The Fog Signal has stood since 1892, and we are going to do everything we can to restore the building and preserve this important piece of our community’s history.”
As LCHS begins looking toward the restoration process, community support will be important in helping the organization recover from this loss while continuing its preservation and educational mission. Donations can be made online or in person at the Depot Building, located at 520 South Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616.
Online Donations: www.lakecountyhistoricalsociety.org/
