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Smoke in Basement of Police Precinct

1911 Central Ave NE

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to the Minneapolis Police Department's 2nd Precinct building due to a blown fuse and downed wires causing smoke and a burning plastic smell in the basement. No visible smoke was reported from the building's exterior.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1911 Central Ave NE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1911 Central Ave NE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1911 Central Ave NE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1911 Central Ave NE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1911 Central Ave NE.

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MFD 1 · Oct 1, 1:16AM · 0:26
Dispatch, Engine 11. Engine 11, go ahead. Engine 11 investigated the warm wire, traced the wire all the way back outside the building. Never got to a temperature above 120 degrees. Engine 11 is going back in service. Engine 11 received, traced the wire to outside the building. Never got to a temperature over 120 degrees. Returning to service shortly at 112.
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MFD 1 · Oct 1, 12:58AM · 0:14
Dispatch, Engine 11. We're getting reports of smell of burning plastic in the basement. Engine 11's going down to check. Received, Engine 11. Report of smell of burning plastic in the basement. Going to check, 56 minutes.
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MFD 1 · Oct 1, 12:58AM · 0:24
Dispatch, Engine 11's arrived, 1911 Central. We have a one-story commercial police station. Nothing showing from the exterior. Engine 11 has command and is checking. Central. Received. Ladder 7 arrived and Engine 11 arrived to a one-story police station with nothing showing from the exterior. Engine 11 has command and is checking at 55 minutes.
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