The fire in the Soudan Underground Mine has been finally extinguished. A team of three men went into the mines after it was confirmed that the level of carbon monoxide is safe for humans. They were sent into the mines with self-contained breathing apparatus with the help of cage.

As confirmed by an information officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources the team did not find any evidence of fire in the mines. The team was able to confirm that there is no standing water in the area of the multimillion-dollar laboratory. They were also able to re-power pumps in the mine.

The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. The fire was first seen on the Timber supports between the 23rd and 24th levels at around 9p. m. on the last Thursday.

The lab contains equipment costing between $50 million to $100 million. It is located about a half mile below the earth’s surface. Immediately after the fire alarm the lab was sealed by emergency door system. Due to these doors the team was not able to enter the lab but they assumed by looking at the conditions outside that the equipment will be safe.

The Breitung Township and Tower Volunteer fire departments, the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department, staff members of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the University of Minnesota and the U. S. Department of Energy helped the Firefighters in controlling the fire.