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Woman Dies in Robbinsdale Apartment Fire
Robbinsdale Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 4300 block of Robbins Landing around 5:20 a.m. after reports of smoke and fire in a third-floor hallway.
VIDEO: Fire Damages McGovern’s Pub In Saint Paul
Initial reports suggest the power line fell after a driver struck an electrical transformer and fled the scene. Firefighters conducted searches on all floors of the building to confirm that everyone had safely evacuated.
4 Hospitalized After Fire Engulfs Vadnais Heights Townhome
Firefighters rescued two young children from a burning townhome in Vadnais Heights on Saturday evening, officials said.
Saint Paul Firefighters Battle 2 Recycling Center Fires
Saint Paul fire crews responded to two different blazes at commercial recycling centers Thursday evening, both reportedly caused by construction debris igniting within larger waste piles.
Man Found Unresponsive in Burning Saint Paul Home
Crews rushed to the 10 block of Nelson Street in the Battle Creek neighborhood shortly before 3 a.m., following a 911 report of flames coming from a tuck-under garage, according to the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Four-Alarm Fire in Minneapolis Displaces 50, Injures 3
Minneapolis firefighters responded to a massive blaze late Wednesday night that displaced over 50 residents and sent three people, including two firefighters, to the hospital.
30-year-old Dies After Motorhome Catches Fire on Eagan Freeway
A 30-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights died late Sunday night when his motorhome caught fire on Interstate 35E in Eagan, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Home Uninhabitable After Maplewood Blaze Sunday Morning
Maplewood firefighters and multiple assisting agencies battled a large residential fire Sunday morning that left the home uninhabitable, with external damage to a neighboring property.
Campfire Incident Claims Life of Hibbing Man, Leaves Multiple Injured in French Township
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a campfire that erupted at a holiday gathering in French Township on Friday evening has left one man dead and several others injured.
Fireworks Ignited Massive Apartment Blaze, Investigators Believe
Firefighters were first called to a report of a grass fire that had spread to some trees up against the apartment building. The fire then spread from the trees and into the attic space above the third floor apartments. Investigators say firework debris was found near where the fire started.
VIDEO: One Seriously Injured in Coon Rapids Home Explosion
One person was seriously injured in a home explosion Wednesday afternoon in Coon Rapids. The cause of the explosion is under investigation and several other homes were damaged.
Man Charged After White Bear Lake Fire Injures 1
A man is charged with a felony after allegedly causing a fire at a White Bear Lake four-plex that critically injured a woman who was unable to escape the residence late Saturday night. 45-year-old Christian Thomas Dahm, of White Bear Lake, is charged with one felony count of negligent fires causing great bodily harm. The charge carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison.
White Bear Lake Blaze Injures 1; Possibly Intentionally Set
Backup was requested for officers who were fighting with a possible suspect outside and a victim later rescued from the residence. Fire crews arrived and reported the structure was fully involved with heavy fire showing. Officers reported that a victim was trapped inside and fire command requested a second alarm to respond.
Infant Dies After Cannon Falls Apartment Fire; 3 Others Hurt
One of three children who were hospitalized following a Cannon Falls apartment fire has died of her injuries. 10-month-old Seqouyah Kelleymae Johnson died early Friday morning at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, according to a media release from the medical examiner’s office. The cause of her death was listed as smoke inhalation.
Man Jumps to Safety From Burning Home Near Cook
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says two people were able to escape a house fire early Thursday morning, with one of the residents jumping from a 2nd-story window. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 9900 block of Highway 22 in Alango Township, which is south of Cook. Dispatch received a 911 call from a resident saying there was smoke coming from the upstairs bedroom, where her nephew had been staying.
Overnight 2-Alarm Fire in Hibbing Destroys Family Business
The Hibbing Fire Department responded to a large fire at Yoder Building Supplies just after 9:00 p.m. Friday evening. Fire crews arrived and found fire showing from the warehouse-style building. Firefighters reported the fire quickly spread and breached the roof which prompted a second alarm being called.
Rochester Firefighters Fight Mobile Home Blaze Early Friday Morning
Rochester firefighters were called to Bob’s Trailer Court early Friday morning for a report of a trailer on fire. Firefighters arrived and found half of a structure fully-involved and threatening other nearby structures. Crews quickly pulled hose lines and attempted to knock down the fire from the outside to protect nearby buildings.
VIDEO: Vadnais Heights Firefighters Extinguish Labor Day Garage Fire
VADNAIS HEIGHTS—Firefighters responded to a fully involved garage fire around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon 4100 block of S. Oak Ct.
11 Displaced After Maplewood Townhome Fire
MAPLEWOOD—Firefighters responded to a structure fire in a townhome on the 2800 block of Southlawn Dr. just after 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Crews arrived and encountered heavy fire in one unit of a three-unit townhome building and began working to extinguish the blaze. The fire ultimately affected all three units.
Woman Found Dead After Apartment Fire in North St. Paul; Suspect Arrested
A woman was found dead and a man was taken into custody after fire crews responded to an apartment building on fire on the 2200 block of South Ave. E. just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Firefighters extinguished the fire and investigators discovered the woman’s remains inside the apartment.