Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Sandstone - Pine County Courier Entry Title: Barn Fire Entry Credit: Mike Drahosh Judge Comment: What an eye-catching photo! Between the shades of yellow and orange and the smoke drifting around, this is an incredible photo.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Monticello Times Entry Title: Dan & Jerry's Fire Entry Credit: Jeffrey Hage Judge Comment: Wow! Between the thick, black smoke and the fire still burning strong, this is a great breaking news photo. The fire truck also being capture alongside the fire is a nice touch; the photo is cropped well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot Entry Title: 25A Driver Has Close Call Entry Credit: Justin Lessman Judge Comment: This is a good capture! The photographer positioned themselves in a great spot to get all the action with EMS responding.