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Two-Alarm Roof Fire

2611 Central Ave NE

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at a four-story apartment building on Central Ave NE in Minneapolis. Upon arrival, they initially saw no smoke, but later observed smoke emanating from the roof and proceeded to investigate. Residents had evacuated the building.

Timeline

Firefighters confirm the fire is knocked down and are completing a primary search for any extension.

Fire units have obtained keys to access and open doors on the fourth floor.

Firefighters report the fire in the apartment is knocked down, and they are checking for any extension.

Fire crews have contained the fire to one unit, focusing on a vent in the bathroom above.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on the fourth floor, with additional units arriving to assist.

One unit is conducting a thorough search on the fourth floor.

Fire units have opened the roof and contained the fire to the ceiling of an apartment.

A second alarm has been initiated, with more units set at 26th Street and Central Avenue.

Fire crews are setting up a supply line and bringing additional equipment to the roof and apartment 401.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire on the roof, requesting additional equipment to assist.

According to firefighters, there is a small fire on the roof. Traffic control is requested to close southbound Central Avenue for hydrant access.

Fire units are sheltering residents in place on the third floor due to mobility challenges.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2611 Central Ave NE.

Firefighters confirm the fire is knocked down and are completing a primary search for any extension.

Fire units have obtained keys to access and open doors on the fourth floor.

Firefighters report the fire in the apartment is knocked down, and they are checking for any extension.

Fire crews have contained the fire to one unit, focusing on a vent in the bathroom above.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on the fourth floor, with additional units arriving to assist.

One unit is conducting a thorough search on the fourth floor.

Fire units have opened the roof and contained the fire to the ceiling of an apartment.

A second alarm has been initiated, with more units set at 26th Street and Central Avenue.

Fire crews are setting up a supply line and bringing additional equipment to the roof and apartment 401.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire on the roof, requesting additional equipment to assist.

According to firefighters, there is a small fire on the roof. Traffic control is requested to close southbound Central Avenue for hydrant access.

Fire units are sheltering residents in place on the third floor due to mobility challenges.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2611 Central Ave NE.

Firefighters confirm the fire is knocked down and are completing a primary search for any extension.

Fire units have obtained keys to access and open doors on the fourth floor.

Firefighters report the fire in the apartment is knocked down, and they are checking for any extension.

Fire crews have contained the fire to one unit, focusing on a vent in the bathroom above.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on the fourth floor, with additional units arriving to assist.

One unit is conducting a thorough search on the fourth floor.

Fire units have opened the roof and contained the fire to the ceiling of an apartment.

A second alarm has been initiated, with more units set at 26th Street and Central Avenue.

Fire crews are setting up a supply line and bringing additional equipment to the roof and apartment 401.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire on the roof, requesting additional equipment to assist.

According to firefighters, there is a small fire on the roof. Traffic control is requested to close southbound Central Avenue for hydrant access.

Fire units are sheltering residents in place on the third floor due to mobility challenges.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2611 Central Ave NE.

Firefighters confirm the fire is knocked down and are completing a primary search for any extension.

Fire units have obtained keys to access and open doors on the fourth floor.

Firefighters report the fire in the apartment is knocked down, and they are checking for any extension.

Fire crews have contained the fire to one unit, focusing on a vent in the bathroom above.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on the fourth floor, with additional units arriving to assist.

One unit is conducting a thorough search on the fourth floor.

Fire units have opened the roof and contained the fire to the ceiling of an apartment.

A second alarm has been initiated, with more units set at 26th Street and Central Avenue.

Fire crews are setting up a supply line and bringing additional equipment to the roof and apartment 401.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire on the roof, requesting additional equipment to assist.

According to firefighters, there is a small fire on the roof. Traffic control is requested to close southbound Central Avenue for hydrant access.

Fire units are sheltering residents in place on the third floor due to mobility challenges.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2611 Central Ave NE.

Firefighters confirm the fire is knocked down and are completing a primary search for any extension.

Fire units have obtained keys to access and open doors on the fourth floor.

Firefighters report the fire in the apartment is knocked down, and they are checking for any extension.

Fire crews have contained the fire to one unit, focusing on a vent in the bathroom above.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts on the fourth floor, with additional units arriving to assist.

One unit is conducting a thorough search on the fourth floor.

Fire units have opened the roof and contained the fire to the ceiling of an apartment.

A second alarm has been initiated, with more units set at 26th Street and Central Avenue.

Fire crews are setting up a supply line and bringing additional equipment to the roof and apartment 401.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire on the roof, requesting additional equipment to assist.

According to firefighters, there is a small fire on the roof. Traffic control is requested to close southbound Central Avenue for hydrant access.

Fire units are sheltering residents in place on the third floor due to mobility challenges.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2611 Central Ave NE.

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Radio Clips

MFD 3 · May 16, 1:00PM · 0:08
411. Received, Ladder 4. Yeah, go ahead and start primary searches on the fourth floor and start working your way down from there. Ladder 4, received.
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MFD 3 · May 16, 12:57PM · 0:23
You can go ahead and go up to the roof, given the conditions were reported clear. Send your whole crew to the roof, see what you got. I'll send the next two in to go ahead and recheck the interior conditions. Received. Ladder 7, whole crew going to the roof. We're going to bring saws and prepare for hold if needed. Command received. Thank you.
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MFD 3 · May 16, 12:56PM · 0:31
Chief 1's arrived on Central. And Chief 1 to Chief 5, yeah, we do got a good amount of visible smoke coming from the roof here. Received. Command, or dispatch from command, can we get traffic control on Central Avenue, please? Command received. We will start traffic control on Central. 1253. Dispatch, Ladder 7 arrived on Central. We're going to prepare to put the ladder on the roof. And Chief 5, would you like me to assume command? Thank you.
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