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Several Semi-Truck Tractors Ablaze in Rail Yard

Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE

Published Mar 7 at 12:18 AM · Updated Mar 7 at 12:30 AM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to an electrical fire at a Minneapolis train yard following a loud explosion, which set five semi-truck tractors ablaze.
Crews are working to control the fire and assess trailers for hazardous materials, coordinating with the railroad company to identify potential risks.

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Mar 7, 12:25AM

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke and flames billowing up from the fire.

Mar 7, 12:18AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE.

Mar 7, 12:25AM

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke and flames billowing up from the fire.

Mar 7, 12:18AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE.

Mar 7, 12:25AM

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke and flames billowing up from the fire.

Mar 7, 12:18AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE.

Mar 7, 12:25AM

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke and flames billowing up from the fire.

Mar 7, 12:18AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE.

Mar 7, 12:25AM

Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke and flames billowing up from the fire.

Mar 7, 12:18AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Monroe St NE & Lowry Ave NE.

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Radio Clips

MFD 3 · Mar 7, 12:53AM · 0:30

Dispatch, this is Central Command with an update. We have about six or seven semi-truck that's on fire. It doesn't appear to have any hazardous material at this time. Engine 15's got a tank line, blitz fire, and putting good water on the fire at this time. Engine 11 has supply line laid. Central Avenue Command advising six or seven...

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MFD 3 · Mar 7, 12:49AM · 0:17

Dispatch to Central Command, can you have the railroad manager or somebody in charge and come to command center here, right in front of the fire? Affirm, I'll give them a call.

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MFD 3 · Mar 7, 12:49AM · 0:20

Command ISO. Command ISO. Water supply has been re-established. Engine 15 is in a safe position. Crews are starting suppression operations again. Advise people on scene to watch the power lines. Command. Command received that ISO.

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Comments28

oceaneyes009Mar 7 at 7:10 AM

Those booms were LOUD!! Sounded like dynamite exploding.

thevirgomary15Mar 7 at 12:28 AM

what is happening w all these fires

HL840Mar 7 at 12:42 AM

Update: its 4 bobtail trucks they're putting ot

AmyCMpls25Mar 7 at 12:27 AM

Be safe neighbors 💕

oceaneyes009Mar 7 at 7:10 AM

Those booms were LOUD!! Sounded like dynamite exploding.

thevirgomary15Mar 7 at 12:28 AM

what is happening w all these fires

HL840Mar 7 at 12:42 AM

Update: its 4 bobtail trucks they're putting ot

AmyCMpls25Mar 7 at 12:27 AM

Be safe neighbors 💕

oceaneyes009Mar 7 at 7:10 AM

Those booms were LOUD!! Sounded like dynamite exploding.

thevirgomary15Mar 7 at 12:28 AM

what is happening w all these fires

HL840Mar 7 at 12:42 AM

Update: its 4 bobtail trucks they're putting ot

AmyCMpls25Mar 7 at 12:27 AM

Be safe neighbors 💕

oceaneyes009Mar 7 at 7:10 AM

Those booms were LOUD!! Sounded like dynamite exploding.

thevirgomary15Mar 7 at 12:28 AM

what is happening w all these fires

HL840Mar 7 at 12:42 AM

Update: its 4 bobtail trucks they're putting ot

AmyCMpls25Mar 7 at 12:27 AM

Be safe neighbors 💕

oceaneyes009Mar 7 at 7:10 AM

Those booms were LOUD!! Sounded like dynamite exploding.

thevirgomary15Mar 7 at 12:28 AM

what is happening w all these fires

HL840Mar 7 at 12:42 AM

Update: its 4 bobtail trucks they're putting ot

AmyCMpls25Mar 7 at 12:27 AM

Be safe neighbors 💕

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