Two children missing after house fire near Bemidji

(Bemidji, MN) -- The search is on for two children after fire destroyed a multi-level home outside of Bemidji.

When The Beltrami County Sheriff's Department arrived at the home around 6:00am, the second story of the home was completely engulfed in flames. Initial reports from the first responders say two children who lived in the home have not been located. 

Authorities are still investigating the scene, and no more information is being shared at this time.