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Firefighters responded to a house fire on Garfield Ave in Minneapolis, where flames spread from the rear porch to the roof. All occupants, including a woman initially reported inside, were safely evacuated. Crews are working to control the fire.

Fire on Rear Porch Extending to Roof

Rescue 1, Command, go ahead and repeat or redo your transmission, either on TAC-3 or if you're outside now, or Channel 2 if you're interior still.

 Command, Rescue 1, secondary is complete, 5600.

 And we have some basements open for the window, or windows open in the basement. We're available for reassignment.

Rescue 1, Command, go ahead and repeat or redo your transmission, either on TAC-3 or if you're outside now, or Channel 2 if you're interior still. Command, Rescue 1, secondary is complete, 5600. And we have some basements open for the window, or windows open in the basement. We're available for reassignment.2B.

Firefighters have completed their operations and opened windows in the basement for additional ventilation. They are clearing the area.

Command, Rescue 1. Rescue 1's exited the building. Engine 21 will be working on the final washdown. We're ready for reassignment.

 Rescue 1, Command. Didn't do the secondary search of the other side, 5600.

Command, Rescue 1. Rescue 1's exited the building. Engine 21 will be working on the final washdown. We're ready for reassignment. Rescue 1, Command. Didn't do the secondary search of the other side, 5600. Received, we'll take care of it.

A unit will remain on the scene to handle the final washdown as some units leave the scene, per recent reports.

Dispatch, fire flow command, we're going to place this fire under control.

Dispatch, fire flow command, we're going to place this fire under control. Received, fire under control.

The fire is now under control, according to firefighters.

 Secondary is complete, all clear. Basement and first floor.

 And overhaul is complete. First floor just needs, uh, waiting for final lockdown.

Command, rescue 1. Secondary is complete, all clear. Basement and first floor. And overhaul is complete. First floor just needs, uh, waiting for final lockdown. Command received.

The secondary searches are complete, and the building is clear. Overhaul operations have concluded.

Dispatch, Garfield Command, progress report.

 Crews reported, bulk of the fire's all knocked down, exterior and cock loft area.

 Crews are continuing to check for any overhaul in the affected 5602 unit, the 5600 unit.

 Primary's all clear and reported to be tenable, just maybe some ventilation needed in the basement.

 Conditions from the exterior, greatly improved.

Dispatch, Garfield Command, progress report. Crews reported, bulk of the fire's all knocked down, exterior and cock loft area. Crews are continuing to check for any overhaul in the affected 5602 unit, the 5600 unit. Primary's all clear and reported to be tenable, just maybe some ventilation needed in the basement. Conditions from the exterior, greatly improved.

 Most of the fire knocked down, both in the cock blot and exterior.

 Primaries are all clear, reported to be tenable, with light haze in the basement for both units.

 Continuing to do secondaries and do some washdowns.

 And dispatch says the 5600 unit is tenable.

 The 5602, where the fire was at, is for the Red Cross that was provided to you by mobile command.

the cock blot fence. Received. Most of the fire knocked down, both in the cock blot and exterior. Primaries are all clear, reported to be tenable, with light haze in the basement for both units. Continuing to do secondaries and do some washdowns. And dispatch says the 5600 unit is tenable. The 5602, where the fire was at, is for the Red Cross that was provided to you by mobile command. Received.

Needed. Received. And Rescue 1, if you can complete secondaries to that purse alarm basement of that unit as well.

Crews are now conducting secondary searches in the basement to ensure all areas are clear.

Command Rescue 1. Primary, complete, all clear. First floor basement, 5602. There's, first floor is clear of smoke. Basement is hazy. Will require ventilation. Appears it'll be tenable.

 Command received. Rescue 1 from Command 9, do you want to go into the other unit where the fire was and just assess the situation there and...

Command Rescue 1. Primary, complete, all clear. First floor basement, 5602. There's, first floor is clear of smoke. Basement is hazy. Will require ventilation. Appears it'll be tenable. Command received. Rescue 1 from Command 9, do you want to go into the other unit where the fire was and just assess the situation there and...

Firefighters report the first floor is clear of smoke, but the basement remains hazy and needs ventilation.

Dispatch. Correction, this is a one-story duplex, primary searches of the basement and first floor, all clear. Crews report, bulk of the fire is all knocked down, just a bunch of charring in the area. Crews are continuing to wash down and check for extension.

 Received, this is a one-story residence, primaries all clear, bulk of the fire is knocked down. Crews continue to overhaul.

Dispatch. Correction, this is a one-story duplex, primary searches of the basement and first floor, all clear. Crews report, bulk of the fire is all knocked down, just a bunch of charring in the area. Crews are continuing to wash down and check for extension. Received, this is a one-story residence, primaries all clear, bulk of the fire is knocked down. Crews continue to overhaul.

Firefighters confirm the one-story duplex is clear, with the bulk of the fire knocked down. Overhaul operations continue.

 It was mentioned that we were up in the cock-lop with a hose line to a wash zone.

 Can you check with them and verify that?

 I believe they said the primary search of the basement's all clear, but he's coming up to a face-to-face disregard.

2-2 from Engine 27, a lot of fines. It was mentioned that we were up in the cock-lop with a hose line to a wash zone. Still clear of being in the cock-lop. Command copies. Can you check with them and verify that? I believe they said the primary search of the basement's all clear, but he's coming up to a face-to-face disregard.

Command, Ladder 11. Tie me to the basement, complete all clear. We are flowing water into the now.

Command, Ladder 11. Tie me to the basement, complete all clear. We are flowing water into the now. Command, copy.

Firefighters confirm the basement is clear, and they are now flowing water into the area.

Get a line up there and spray down that area as well.

 Conditions have improved on the exterior, just low, lazy smoke coming out of the roof vents.

 Command ISO, crews are pulling the ceiling on the Bravo side, finding some embers, no visible fire.

Get a line up there and spray down that area as well. Conditions have improved on the exterior, just low, lazy smoke coming out of the roof vents. Received, and it's two minutes to par. Message received. Command ISO, crews are pulling the ceiling on the Bravo side, finding some embers, no visible fire. At this time.

 We're going to bring a light up there right now and free it up.

 Dispatch, Garfield command, progress report, Engine 27.

 They're checking the cock cloth and going to...

Engine 27, progress report. from Engine 11. We're going to bring a light up there right now and free it up. That thing looks pretty clear. Command copies. Dispatch, Garfield command, progress report, Engine 27. Bulk of the fire knocked down. They're checking the cock cloth and going to...

Firefighters report improved conditions with only low smoke visible. Crews are addressing embers found in the ceiling.

 It's affirmative. Get that supply line charged. We've still got smoke pushing out the cock loft area.

Do you want the supply line charged? It's affirmative. Get that supply line charged. We've still got smoke pushing out the cock loft area.

Smoke is still dissipating from the cock loft area as operations continue.

 Command copies, opening up the cock-locked area into your exterior and going to complete the primary of the basement.

Holding a primary, show us in the back. Command copies, opening up the cock-locked area into your exterior and going to complete the primary of the basement. Is that correct? Is there a basement? Affirmative.

Firefighters are completing a primary search of the basement to ensure no fire remains.

Delta side. Vent, roofline. Command received. Ladder 5 Command, wherever you guys found the

 bulk of the fire, their interior, you can check in the area. We do have some dark brown smoke,

 lazy smoke coming out of the vents there of the roofline. Command, Ladder 5 Command. We're

Delta side. Vent, roofline. Command received. Ladder 5 Command, wherever you guys found the bulk of the fire, their interior, you can check in the area. We do have some dark brown smoke, lazy smoke coming out of the vents there of the roofline. Command, Ladder 5 Command. We're on our way.

Firefighters are checking the interior where the bulk of the fire was found to tackle the dark brown smoke.

Deputy from command, can you advise, bad visual here, is that a duplex or is the address 5600?

 Command Engine 28, this is a duplex, it's 5600 and 5602.

 Command copies, dispatch copy, this is a duplex, address of 5600 and 5602.

Deputy from command, can you advise, bad visual here, is that a duplex or is the address 5600? Command Engine 28, this is a duplex, it's 5600 and 5602. Command copies, dispatch copy, this is a duplex, address of 5600 and 5602. Dispatch received. we have brown smoke coming from

Firefighters confirm the building is a duplex, with brown smoke still visible.

Command ISO, 360 complete. Still coming from the vent. Recommend checking the clock lock.

Command ISO, 360 complete. Still coming from the vent. Recommend checking the clock lock. Command copies.

Responders have conducted a 360-degree check around the house and report that smoke is still coming from the vent.

And dispatch from command, there's no exposure issues currently, and there's no longer any visible flames coming from the roof.

 Engine 27 reporting fire knocked down and then bulk of the fire is knocked down, checking for extension.

 Received, no exposure issues, no longer seeing any flames from the exterior. Engine 27 checking for extension at 417.

And dispatch from command, there's no exposure issues currently, and there's no longer any visible flames coming from the roof. Engine 27 reporting fire knocked down and then bulk of the fire is knocked down, checking for extension. Received, no exposure issues, no longer seeing any flames from the exterior. Engine 27 checking for extension at 417.

Firefighters report no visible flames from the roof, and the bulk of the fire has been knocked down. Crews are checking for any fire extensions.

Ladder 5, primary first floor, complainant all clear, I can report that everyone is out.

 Command copies, primary search, first floor all clear, reported that everyone's out.

 Ladder 11, go ahead and assist with primary's overhaul and if you can locate any utilities to shut down. Rescue 1, I want you on deck.

Ladder 5, primary first floor, complainant all clear, I can report that everyone is out. Command copies, primary search, first floor all clear, reported that everyone's out. Ladder 11, go ahead and assist with primary's overhaul and if you can locate any utilities to shut down. Rescue 1, I want you on deck. Rescue's on deck.

Firefighters confirm the first floor is clear, and all occupants are safely outside. Overhaul operations are underway.

Rescue 1, I'll have you on deck. Ladder 11, if you can assist with primary searches and locate any utilities and shut them off.

Firefighters are shutting off utilities while continuing primary searches inside the home.

We got fire knocks out on the exterior, the Delta side. We're checking for fire inside the home, Ladder 5, command to start.

 Command copies and dispatch from command. Command's located on the Alpha Delta corner.

 Ladder 11 arrived, rescue 1 coming from Lyndale, please, not Nicollet, you can take the corner.

We got fire knocks out on the exterior, the Delta side. We're checking for fire inside the home, Ladder 5, command to start. Command copies and dispatch from command. Command's located on the Alpha Delta corner. Ladder 11 arrived, rescue 1 coming from Lyndale, please, not Nicollet, you can take the corner.Dispatch received by Ladder.

Firefighters have extinguished the exterior fire and are checking for any remaining fire inside the home.

 We're in a half-small residential, flames venting from the roof. Engine 27, doing an interior offensive. Ladder 5, doing primary on the first floor. Engine 28, back up supply and line. Engine 17 is RIT, and Chief 2, correction, Chief 1 is ISO.

 Engine 28 is ready to charge and supply.

Chief 1, it's ISO. We're in a half-small residential, flames venting from the roof. Engine 27, doing an interior offensive. Ladder 5, doing primary on the first floor. Engine 28, back up supply and line. Engine 17 is RIT, and Chief 2, correction, Chief 1 is ISO. Engine 28 is ready to charge and supply. Engine 27.

 Received, Ladder 5, primary, first floor.

 17's house arriving. Engine 17, assuming RIT.

Ladder 5, assume primary, first floor. Received, Ladder 5, primary, first floor. 17's house arriving. Engine 17, assuming RIT. Received, Engine 17, RIT.

Dispatch, Chief 2 will be in guard for the command.

Dispatch, Chief 2 will be in guard for the command. Copy, Chief 2 is in command.

And dispatch, car repealed command. Story and a half, small residential, flames venting from the roof. Engine 27 laid a tank line and is making an interior offensive attack. Ladder 5 started primary search of the first floor. Engine 28's laying a backup supply line. Engine 17's assuming writ. Alpha side front.

And dispatch, car repealed command. Story and a half, small residential, flames venting from the roof. Engine 27 laid a tank line and is making an interior offensive attack. Ladder 5 started primary search of the first floor. Engine 28's laying a backup supply line. Engine 17's assuming writ. Alpha side front. Engine 10.

Firefighters are conducting a primary search on the first floor while attacking the fire from inside.

Engine 28 on Garfield, preparing to lay a backup line, and supply.

 Received, Engine 28 laying backup and supply.

Engine 28 on Garfield, preparing to lay a backup line, and supply. Received, Engine 28 laying backup and supply.

Dispatch from Engine 27. We're going to lay a tank line to the home. We're going to get the fire from the outside and then enter the home.

 Received, Engine 27, laying a tank line and hitting the exterior.

Dispatch from Engine 27. We're going to lay a tank line to the home. We're going to get the fire from the outside and then enter the home. Received, Engine 27, laying a tank line and hitting the exterior.

Firefighters are laying additional lines to tackle the fire from outside before entering the home.

Dispatch, Engine 27, Ladder 5 arriving, 5602 Garfield Avenue. We've got a story and a half, residential home, fire showing on the Bravo side, roof line, venting out the exterior on the roof. We've got homeowners and family outside in the front yard. Engine 27 has command, and we'll be laying a tank line.

 Received, Engine 27, story and a half, residential structure, fire...

Dispatch, Engine 27, Ladder 5 arriving, 5602 Garfield Avenue. We've got a story and a half, residential home, fire showing on the Bravo side, roof line, venting out the exterior on the roof. We've got homeowners and family outside in the front yard. Engine 27 has command, and we'll be laying a tank line. Received, Engine 27, story and a half, residential structure, fire...

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire, which is venting through the roof. Homeowners are safely outside.

First alarm assignment en route for reported structure fire, 5602 Garfield Avenue.

 Caller's reporting there's flames coming from the rear porch up to the roof line.

 Female that was reported to be inside is now out of the house.

 This event will be on Channel 3. All crews responding to the structure fire, current temp is 73 and Windsor South at 5 at 406.

First alarm assignment en route for reported structure fire, 5602 Garfield Avenue. Caller's reporting there's flames coming from the rear porch up to the roof line. Female that was reported to be inside is now out of the house. This event will be on Channel 3. All crews responding to the structure fire, current temp is 73 and Windsor South at 5 at 406.

The woman reported inside the house is now safely outside. Firefighters continue to respond.

27, Engine 28, Engine 17, mobile fire, Chief 2, Beef 1, Salvage, Rescue 1, The Deputy, Ladder 5, Ladder 11, 5602 Garfield Avenue.

 Caller's reporting flames on the back porch up to the roofline. Possibly a female still inside the house.

 5227 Hotel at 403. Engine 21 en route for a grass fire, Minnehaha Park, near parking lot P.

 Caller says the fire's up next to the fence line. Current temp 73, Windsor South at 5.

 Caller's reporting flames on the back porch up to the fence line. Possibly a female still inside the house.

27, Engine 28, Engine 17, mobile fire, Chief 2, Beef 1, Salvage, Rescue 1, The Deputy, Ladder 5, Ladder 11, 5602 Garfield Avenue. Caller's reporting flames on the back porch up to the roofline. Possibly a female still inside the house. 5227 Hotel at 403. Engine 21 en route for a grass fire, Minnehaha Park, near parking lot P. Caller says the fire's up next to the fence line. Current temp 73, Windsor South at 5. Caller's reporting flames on the back porch up to the fence line. Possibly a female still inside the house.

Reports indicate that a woman may still be inside the house.

First alarm assignment, reported structure fire, Engine 27, Engine 28, Engine 17, Mobile Fire Chief 1, Chief 2, Salvage, Rescue 1, the Deputy, Ladder 5, Ladder 11, 5602 Garfield Avenue.

 Prowler's reporting a fire on the rear porch up to the roofline, 227 Hotel.

 First alarm assignment on a reported structure fire, Engine...

First alarm assignment, reported structure fire, Engine 27, Engine 28, Engine 17, Mobile Fire Chief 1, Chief 2, Salvage, Rescue 1, the Deputy, Ladder 5, Ladder 11, 5602 Garfield Avenue. Prowler's reporting a fire on the rear porch up to the roofline, 227 Hotel. First alarm assignment on a reported structure fire, Engine...

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a fire on the rear porch extending to the roof.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5602 Garfield Ave.

Fire on Rear Porch Extending to Roof

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