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Fire In Commercial Building

220 W Broadway Ave

Published Oct 23 at 2:38 PM · Updated Oct 23 at 2:47 PM

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Firefighters responded to a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel in Minneapolis, confirming the building was vacant. Crews are working to control the fire, which is producing heavy smoke.

Timeline

Oct 23, 3:17PM

Firefighters report a malfunctioning hydrant at the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway.

MFD 3 · 0:12

Dispatch command, can you let the water department know there is a bad hydrant in the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway? Received.

Oct 23, 3:10PM

Additional traffic control is requested north of Washington and Broadway to assist with road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

Dispatch, command, if we can get one more traffic control vehicle on north of Washington and Broadway, Ladder 4 is currently blocking traffic. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic. So if we can get one more traffic control north of Washington and Broadway. Received. They should have multiple agents en route. They gave us initially an ETA of about 1530. They were doing shift change. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic.

Oct 23, 3:03PM

A ladder unit is actively combating the fire, supplied by one fire engine.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Dispatch, command on Broadway, Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9. Ladder 9 has the aerial up, currently hitting the fire. Received, G4. Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9, the aerial up, hitting the fire. 1502. Engine 24, this will also be your power prompt.

Oct 23, 2:54PM

Firefighters are coordinating to block traffic using a ladder truck to avoid crossing the street.

MFD 3 · 0:07

Ladder 4 from Engine 14, can you block traffic with your rig where I don't have to go across the street? Ladder 4, received.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters are being instructed to exit the roof as ventilation is deemed sufficient.

MFD 3 · 0:17

Command on Broadway from the deputy. This building's ventilated enough, let's get all crews off the roof. Ladder 11, go ahead and exit the roof. Ladder, Ladder 11 has that, we're just finishing one more round.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Crews confirm they are conducting an exterior operation and accessing the property through the doors.

MFD 3 · 0:11

Fall rigs on Broadway, exterior operation only. We are and can access this property through the doors. This will be a defensive operation.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters report a small fire through a vent hole on the roof's Delta side and are moving to the Bravo side.

MFD 3 · 0:14

That 11, what are the conditions up there on the roof? Small threat fire through a vent hole right now. We're on the delta side. It's like a three-tiered roof. We're going to make our way over to that Bravo side and check it out.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters are assessing whether additional units are needed on scene or should remain on standby.

MFD 3 · 0:06

Command, Ladder 4 has arrived. Do you still need us on scene or should we stage?

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters report flames are now visible through the roof of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:08

Command on Broadway from the deputy, we have fire showing through the roof now. Received, fire showing through the roof.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic being redirected from the area, with multiple fire units on the scene.

Oct 23, 2:51PM

A Citizen user's live video shows firefighters arriving and attempting to enter a building with smoke emanating from it.

Oct 23, 2:49PM

Firefighters are now targeting the Bravo side of the building with aerial support from two ladder trucks.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Command to all rigs for the fire on Broadway. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. Currently hitting a fire on the Bravo side. Engine 2, setting up the aerial with Ladder 11, Ladder 10. Dispatch, received.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Crews are using an aerial ladder to access the building's Delta side for further operations.

MFD 3 · 0:26

Deputy, MOL Fire command. Command from Engine 14. Engine 14 is going to supply Ladder 11. They're going to get their stick up. Command received. Engine 14 supplying Ladder 10 for the aerial. Command from Ladder 11. We're going to go up Delta side here with our aerial and bring saws. Command received. Which rig was that? Ladder 11.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Traffic control is being set up around the fire scene to manage road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

B side. Received. Well, on the way, Engine 4. Dispatch, can we get traffic control over here on Washington and Broadway? We'll need traffic on 2nd Street over to Washington on Broadway, shut down. Received, squad's en route. Should be arriving. And Ladder 9, you can put yourself back in service. Ladder 4 is en route, almost there. Ladder 9 arrived.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

According to firefighters, they are conducting a defensive operation, using a blitz fire to tackle flames at the rear of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:31

And dispatch, command on Broadway, this will be a defensive operation. Received, this will be a def... Deck gun and blitz fire. Received, this will be a defensive operation, setting up blitz fire for 243. Dispatch, 24 arrive on West Broadway, assume command. We have a commercial building, fire showing out of the rear, Charlie side of the building. Engine 4.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

A fire chief has arrived and assumed command of the scene.

MFD 1 · 0:31

10-2 is monitoring Channel 3. 10-2, received. Dispatch, Ladder 4 is available for that call. You can put Ladder 11 back in service for that West Broadway fire. Our computer was down. Ladder 4, received. Dispatch, Chief 4 arrived, assumed command on West Broadway. Chief 4, you're on the main. Okay.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the building and are attacking the fire from the outside.

MFD 3 · 0:31

4 right here. It's, we got it. Yeah, block. Dispatch, 14's house arrived. Engine 14's going to be writ. Received. And dispatch, command on Broadway, 360 complete. We've got heavy smoke pushing from the CD corner. We'll be hitting this from the exterior. Received, Engine 4. 360 complete. Heavy smoke from the Charlie Bravo corner hitting from the exterior.

Oct 23, 2:46PM

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and confirmed the structure is vacant. They are working to control the fire.

MFD 3 · 0:14

Dispatch, Engine 4 has arrived, 220 West Broderick. We have a single-story commercial structure, confirmed vacant. Engine 4 will have command. We'll be pulling a tank line on the Charlie side.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel.

MFD 1 · 0:30

First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel. First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel.Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 220 W Broadway Ave.

Oct 23, 3:17PM

Firefighters report a malfunctioning hydrant at the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway.

MFD 3 · 0:12

Dispatch command, can you let the water department know there is a bad hydrant in the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway? Received.

Oct 23, 3:10PM

Additional traffic control is requested north of Washington and Broadway to assist with road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

Dispatch, command, if we can get one more traffic control vehicle on north of Washington and Broadway, Ladder 4 is currently blocking traffic. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic. So if we can get one more traffic control north of Washington and Broadway. Received. They should have multiple agents en route. They gave us initially an ETA of about 1530. They were doing shift change. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic.

Oct 23, 3:03PM

A ladder unit is actively combating the fire, supplied by one fire engine.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Dispatch, command on Broadway, Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9. Ladder 9 has the aerial up, currently hitting the fire. Received, G4. Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9, the aerial up, hitting the fire. 1502. Engine 24, this will also be your power prompt.

Oct 23, 2:54PM

Firefighters are coordinating to block traffic using a ladder truck to avoid crossing the street.

MFD 3 · 0:07

Ladder 4 from Engine 14, can you block traffic with your rig where I don't have to go across the street? Ladder 4, received.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters are being instructed to exit the roof as ventilation is deemed sufficient.

MFD 3 · 0:17

Command on Broadway from the deputy. This building's ventilated enough, let's get all crews off the roof. Ladder 11, go ahead and exit the roof. Ladder, Ladder 11 has that, we're just finishing one more round.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Crews confirm they are conducting an exterior operation and accessing the property through the doors.

MFD 3 · 0:11

Fall rigs on Broadway, exterior operation only. We are and can access this property through the doors. This will be a defensive operation.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters report a small fire through a vent hole on the roof's Delta side and are moving to the Bravo side.

MFD 3 · 0:14

That 11, what are the conditions up there on the roof? Small threat fire through a vent hole right now. We're on the delta side. It's like a three-tiered roof. We're going to make our way over to that Bravo side and check it out.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters are assessing whether additional units are needed on scene or should remain on standby.

MFD 3 · 0:06

Command, Ladder 4 has arrived. Do you still need us on scene or should we stage?

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters report flames are now visible through the roof of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:08

Command on Broadway from the deputy, we have fire showing through the roof now. Received, fire showing through the roof.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic being redirected from the area, with multiple fire units on the scene.

Oct 23, 2:51PM

A Citizen user's live video shows firefighters arriving and attempting to enter a building with smoke emanating from it.

Oct 23, 2:49PM

Firefighters are now targeting the Bravo side of the building with aerial support from two ladder trucks.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Command to all rigs for the fire on Broadway. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. Currently hitting a fire on the Bravo side. Engine 2, setting up the aerial with Ladder 11, Ladder 10. Dispatch, received.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Crews are using an aerial ladder to access the building's Delta side for further operations.

MFD 3 · 0:26

Deputy, MOL Fire command. Command from Engine 14. Engine 14 is going to supply Ladder 11. They're going to get their stick up. Command received. Engine 14 supplying Ladder 10 for the aerial. Command from Ladder 11. We're going to go up Delta side here with our aerial and bring saws. Command received. Which rig was that? Ladder 11.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Traffic control is being set up around the fire scene to manage road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

B side. Received. Well, on the way, Engine 4. Dispatch, can we get traffic control over here on Washington and Broadway? We'll need traffic on 2nd Street over to Washington on Broadway, shut down. Received, squad's en route. Should be arriving. And Ladder 9, you can put yourself back in service. Ladder 4 is en route, almost there. Ladder 9 arrived.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

According to firefighters, they are conducting a defensive operation, using a blitz fire to tackle flames at the rear of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:31

And dispatch, command on Broadway, this will be a defensive operation. Received, this will be a def... Deck gun and blitz fire. Received, this will be a defensive operation, setting up blitz fire for 243. Dispatch, 24 arrive on West Broadway, assume command. We have a commercial building, fire showing out of the rear, Charlie side of the building. Engine 4.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

A fire chief has arrived and assumed command of the scene.

MFD 1 · 0:31

10-2 is monitoring Channel 3. 10-2, received. Dispatch, Ladder 4 is available for that call. You can put Ladder 11 back in service for that West Broadway fire. Our computer was down. Ladder 4, received. Dispatch, Chief 4 arrived, assumed command on West Broadway. Chief 4, you're on the main. Okay.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the building and are attacking the fire from the outside.

MFD 3 · 0:31

4 right here. It's, we got it. Yeah, block. Dispatch, 14's house arrived. Engine 14's going to be writ. Received. And dispatch, command on Broadway, 360 complete. We've got heavy smoke pushing from the CD corner. We'll be hitting this from the exterior. Received, Engine 4. 360 complete. Heavy smoke from the Charlie Bravo corner hitting from the exterior.

Oct 23, 2:46PM

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and confirmed the structure is vacant. They are working to control the fire.

MFD 3 · 0:14

Dispatch, Engine 4 has arrived, 220 West Broderick. We have a single-story commercial structure, confirmed vacant. Engine 4 will have command. We'll be pulling a tank line on the Charlie side.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel.

MFD 1 · 0:30

First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel. First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel.Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 220 W Broadway Ave.

Oct 23, 3:17PM

Firefighters report a malfunctioning hydrant at the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway.

MFD 3 · 0:12

Dispatch command, can you let the water department know there is a bad hydrant in the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway? Received.

Oct 23, 3:10PM

Additional traffic control is requested north of Washington and Broadway to assist with road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

Dispatch, command, if we can get one more traffic control vehicle on north of Washington and Broadway, Ladder 4 is currently blocking traffic. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic. So if we can get one more traffic control north of Washington and Broadway. Received. They should have multiple agents en route. They gave us initially an ETA of about 1530. They were doing shift change. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic.

Oct 23, 3:03PM

A ladder unit is actively combating the fire, supplied by one fire engine.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Dispatch, command on Broadway, Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9. Ladder 9 has the aerial up, currently hitting the fire. Received, G4. Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9, the aerial up, hitting the fire. 1502. Engine 24, this will also be your power prompt.

Oct 23, 2:54PM

Firefighters are coordinating to block traffic using a ladder truck to avoid crossing the street.

MFD 3 · 0:07

Ladder 4 from Engine 14, can you block traffic with your rig where I don't have to go across the street? Ladder 4, received.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters are being instructed to exit the roof as ventilation is deemed sufficient.

MFD 3 · 0:17

Command on Broadway from the deputy. This building's ventilated enough, let's get all crews off the roof. Ladder 11, go ahead and exit the roof. Ladder, Ladder 11 has that, we're just finishing one more round.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Crews confirm they are conducting an exterior operation and accessing the property through the doors.

MFD 3 · 0:11

Fall rigs on Broadway, exterior operation only. We are and can access this property through the doors. This will be a defensive operation.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters report a small fire through a vent hole on the roof's Delta side and are moving to the Bravo side.

MFD 3 · 0:14

That 11, what are the conditions up there on the roof? Small threat fire through a vent hole right now. We're on the delta side. It's like a three-tiered roof. We're going to make our way over to that Bravo side and check it out.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters are assessing whether additional units are needed on scene or should remain on standby.

MFD 3 · 0:06

Command, Ladder 4 has arrived. Do you still need us on scene or should we stage?

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters report flames are now visible through the roof of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:08

Command on Broadway from the deputy, we have fire showing through the roof now. Received, fire showing through the roof.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic being redirected from the area, with multiple fire units on the scene.

Oct 23, 2:51PM

A Citizen user's live video shows firefighters arriving and attempting to enter a building with smoke emanating from it.

Oct 23, 2:49PM

Firefighters are now targeting the Bravo side of the building with aerial support from two ladder trucks.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Command to all rigs for the fire on Broadway. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. Currently hitting a fire on the Bravo side. Engine 2, setting up the aerial with Ladder 11, Ladder 10. Dispatch, received.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Crews are using an aerial ladder to access the building's Delta side for further operations.

MFD 3 · 0:26

Deputy, MOL Fire command. Command from Engine 14. Engine 14 is going to supply Ladder 11. They're going to get their stick up. Command received. Engine 14 supplying Ladder 10 for the aerial. Command from Ladder 11. We're going to go up Delta side here with our aerial and bring saws. Command received. Which rig was that? Ladder 11.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Traffic control is being set up around the fire scene to manage road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

B side. Received. Well, on the way, Engine 4. Dispatch, can we get traffic control over here on Washington and Broadway? We'll need traffic on 2nd Street over to Washington on Broadway, shut down. Received, squad's en route. Should be arriving. And Ladder 9, you can put yourself back in service. Ladder 4 is en route, almost there. Ladder 9 arrived.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

According to firefighters, they are conducting a defensive operation, using a blitz fire to tackle flames at the rear of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:31

And dispatch, command on Broadway, this will be a defensive operation. Received, this will be a def... Deck gun and blitz fire. Received, this will be a defensive operation, setting up blitz fire for 243. Dispatch, 24 arrive on West Broadway, assume command. We have a commercial building, fire showing out of the rear, Charlie side of the building. Engine 4.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

A fire chief has arrived and assumed command of the scene.

MFD 1 · 0:31

10-2 is monitoring Channel 3. 10-2, received. Dispatch, Ladder 4 is available for that call. You can put Ladder 11 back in service for that West Broadway fire. Our computer was down. Ladder 4, received. Dispatch, Chief 4 arrived, assumed command on West Broadway. Chief 4, you're on the main. Okay.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the building and are attacking the fire from the outside.

MFD 3 · 0:31

4 right here. It's, we got it. Yeah, block. Dispatch, 14's house arrived. Engine 14's going to be writ. Received. And dispatch, command on Broadway, 360 complete. We've got heavy smoke pushing from the CD corner. We'll be hitting this from the exterior. Received, Engine 4. 360 complete. Heavy smoke from the Charlie Bravo corner hitting from the exterior.

Oct 23, 2:46PM

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and confirmed the structure is vacant. They are working to control the fire.

MFD 3 · 0:14

Dispatch, Engine 4 has arrived, 220 West Broderick. We have a single-story commercial structure, confirmed vacant. Engine 4 will have command. We'll be pulling a tank line on the Charlie side.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel.

MFD 1 · 0:30

First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel. First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel.Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 220 W Broadway Ave.

Oct 23, 3:17PM

Firefighters report a malfunctioning hydrant at the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway.

MFD 3 · 0:12

Dispatch command, can you let the water department know there is a bad hydrant in the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway? Received.

Oct 23, 3:10PM

Additional traffic control is requested north of Washington and Broadway to assist with road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

Dispatch, command, if we can get one more traffic control vehicle on north of Washington and Broadway, Ladder 4 is currently blocking traffic. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic. So if we can get one more traffic control north of Washington and Broadway. Received. They should have multiple agents en route. They gave us initially an ETA of about 1530. They were doing shift change. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic.

Oct 23, 3:03PM

A ladder unit is actively combating the fire, supplied by one fire engine.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Dispatch, command on Broadway, Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9. Ladder 9 has the aerial up, currently hitting the fire. Received, G4. Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9, the aerial up, hitting the fire. 1502. Engine 24, this will also be your power prompt.

Oct 23, 2:54PM

Firefighters are coordinating to block traffic using a ladder truck to avoid crossing the street.

MFD 3 · 0:07

Ladder 4 from Engine 14, can you block traffic with your rig where I don't have to go across the street? Ladder 4, received.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters are being instructed to exit the roof as ventilation is deemed sufficient.

MFD 3 · 0:17

Command on Broadway from the deputy. This building's ventilated enough, let's get all crews off the roof. Ladder 11, go ahead and exit the roof. Ladder, Ladder 11 has that, we're just finishing one more round.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Crews confirm they are conducting an exterior operation and accessing the property through the doors.

MFD 3 · 0:11

Fall rigs on Broadway, exterior operation only. We are and can access this property through the doors. This will be a defensive operation.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters report a small fire through a vent hole on the roof's Delta side and are moving to the Bravo side.

MFD 3 · 0:14

That 11, what are the conditions up there on the roof? Small threat fire through a vent hole right now. We're on the delta side. It's like a three-tiered roof. We're going to make our way over to that Bravo side and check it out.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters are assessing whether additional units are needed on scene or should remain on standby.

MFD 3 · 0:06

Command, Ladder 4 has arrived. Do you still need us on scene or should we stage?

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters report flames are now visible through the roof of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:08

Command on Broadway from the deputy, we have fire showing through the roof now. Received, fire showing through the roof.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic being redirected from the area, with multiple fire units on the scene.

Oct 23, 2:51PM

A Citizen user's live video shows firefighters arriving and attempting to enter a building with smoke emanating from it.

Oct 23, 2:49PM

Firefighters are now targeting the Bravo side of the building with aerial support from two ladder trucks.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Command to all rigs for the fire on Broadway. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. Currently hitting a fire on the Bravo side. Engine 2, setting up the aerial with Ladder 11, Ladder 10. Dispatch, received.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Crews are using an aerial ladder to access the building's Delta side for further operations.

MFD 3 · 0:26

Deputy, MOL Fire command. Command from Engine 14. Engine 14 is going to supply Ladder 11. They're going to get their stick up. Command received. Engine 14 supplying Ladder 10 for the aerial. Command from Ladder 11. We're going to go up Delta side here with our aerial and bring saws. Command received. Which rig was that? Ladder 11.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Traffic control is being set up around the fire scene to manage road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

B side. Received. Well, on the way, Engine 4. Dispatch, can we get traffic control over here on Washington and Broadway? We'll need traffic on 2nd Street over to Washington on Broadway, shut down. Received, squad's en route. Should be arriving. And Ladder 9, you can put yourself back in service. Ladder 4 is en route, almost there. Ladder 9 arrived.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

According to firefighters, they are conducting a defensive operation, using a blitz fire to tackle flames at the rear of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:31

And dispatch, command on Broadway, this will be a defensive operation. Received, this will be a def... Deck gun and blitz fire. Received, this will be a defensive operation, setting up blitz fire for 243. Dispatch, 24 arrive on West Broadway, assume command. We have a commercial building, fire showing out of the rear, Charlie side of the building. Engine 4.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

A fire chief has arrived and assumed command of the scene.

MFD 1 · 0:31

10-2 is monitoring Channel 3. 10-2, received. Dispatch, Ladder 4 is available for that call. You can put Ladder 11 back in service for that West Broadway fire. Our computer was down. Ladder 4, received. Dispatch, Chief 4 arrived, assumed command on West Broadway. Chief 4, you're on the main. Okay.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the building and are attacking the fire from the outside.

MFD 3 · 0:31

4 right here. It's, we got it. Yeah, block. Dispatch, 14's house arrived. Engine 14's going to be writ. Received. And dispatch, command on Broadway, 360 complete. We've got heavy smoke pushing from the CD corner. We'll be hitting this from the exterior. Received, Engine 4. 360 complete. Heavy smoke from the Charlie Bravo corner hitting from the exterior.

Oct 23, 2:46PM

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and confirmed the structure is vacant. They are working to control the fire.

MFD 3 · 0:14

Dispatch, Engine 4 has arrived, 220 West Broderick. We have a single-story commercial structure, confirmed vacant. Engine 4 will have command. We'll be pulling a tank line on the Charlie side.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel.

MFD 1 · 0:30

First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel. First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel.Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 220 W Broadway Ave.

Oct 23, 3:17PM

Firefighters report a malfunctioning hydrant at the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway.

MFD 3 · 0:12

Dispatch command, can you let the water department know there is a bad hydrant in the northeast corner of Washington and Broadway? Received.

Oct 23, 3:10PM

Additional traffic control is requested north of Washington and Broadway to assist with road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

Dispatch, command, if we can get one more traffic control vehicle on north of Washington and Broadway, Ladder 4 is currently blocking traffic. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic. So if we can get one more traffic control north of Washington and Broadway. Received. They should have multiple agents en route. They gave us initially an ETA of about 1530. They were doing shift change. They're not using the ring for any operation on the fire, they're just blocking traffic.

Oct 23, 3:03PM

A ladder unit is actively combating the fire, supplied by one fire engine.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Dispatch, command on Broadway, Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9. Ladder 9 has the aerial up, currently hitting the fire. Received, G4. Engine 14 has supplied Ladder 9, the aerial up, hitting the fire. 1502. Engine 24, this will also be your power prompt.

Oct 23, 2:54PM

Firefighters are coordinating to block traffic using a ladder truck to avoid crossing the street.

MFD 3 · 0:07

Ladder 4 from Engine 14, can you block traffic with your rig where I don't have to go across the street? Ladder 4, received.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters are being instructed to exit the roof as ventilation is deemed sufficient.

MFD 3 · 0:17

Command on Broadway from the deputy. This building's ventilated enough, let's get all crews off the roof. Ladder 11, go ahead and exit the roof. Ladder, Ladder 11 has that, we're just finishing one more round.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Crews confirm they are conducting an exterior operation and accessing the property through the doors.

MFD 3 · 0:11

Fall rigs on Broadway, exterior operation only. We are and can access this property through the doors. This will be a defensive operation.

Oct 23, 2:53PM

Firefighters report a small fire through a vent hole on the roof's Delta side and are moving to the Bravo side.

MFD 3 · 0:14

That 11, what are the conditions up there on the roof? Small threat fire through a vent hole right now. We're on the delta side. It's like a three-tiered roof. We're going to make our way over to that Bravo side and check it out.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters are assessing whether additional units are needed on scene or should remain on standby.

MFD 3 · 0:06

Command, Ladder 4 has arrived. Do you still need us on scene or should we stage?

Oct 23, 2:52PM

Firefighters report flames are now visible through the roof of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:08

Command on Broadway from the deputy, we have fire showing through the roof now. Received, fire showing through the roof.

Oct 23, 2:52PM

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic being redirected from the area, with multiple fire units on the scene.

Oct 23, 2:51PM

A Citizen user's live video shows firefighters arriving and attempting to enter a building with smoke emanating from it.

Oct 23, 2:49PM

Firefighters are now targeting the Bravo side of the building with aerial support from two ladder trucks.

MFD 3 · 0:22

Command to all rigs for the fire on Broadway. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. We'll call Broadway Alpha side. Currently hitting a fire on the Bravo side. Engine 2, setting up the aerial with Ladder 11, Ladder 10. Dispatch, received.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Crews are using an aerial ladder to access the building's Delta side for further operations.

MFD 3 · 0:26

Deputy, MOL Fire command. Command from Engine 14. Engine 14 is going to supply Ladder 11. They're going to get their stick up. Command received. Engine 14 supplying Ladder 10 for the aerial. Command from Ladder 11. We're going to go up Delta side here with our aerial and bring saws. Command received. Which rig was that? Ladder 11.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

Traffic control is being set up around the fire scene to manage road closures.

MFD 3 · 0:30

B side. Received. Well, on the way, Engine 4. Dispatch, can we get traffic control over here on Washington and Broadway? We'll need traffic on 2nd Street over to Washington on Broadway, shut down. Received, squad's en route. Should be arriving. And Ladder 9, you can put yourself back in service. Ladder 4 is en route, almost there. Ladder 9 arrived.

Oct 23, 2:48PM

According to firefighters, they are conducting a defensive operation, using a blitz fire to tackle flames at the rear of the building.

MFD 3 · 0:31

And dispatch, command on Broadway, this will be a defensive operation. Received, this will be a def... Deck gun and blitz fire. Received, this will be a defensive operation, setting up blitz fire for 243. Dispatch, 24 arrive on West Broadway, assume command. We have a commercial building, fire showing out of the rear, Charlie side of the building. Engine 4.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

A fire chief has arrived and assumed command of the scene.

MFD 1 · 0:31

10-2 is monitoring Channel 3. 10-2, received. Dispatch, Ladder 4 is available for that call. You can put Ladder 11 back in service for that West Broadway fire. Our computer was down. Ladder 4, received. Dispatch, Chief 4 arrived, assumed command on West Broadway. Chief 4, you're on the main. Okay.

Oct 23, 2:47PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke from the building and are attacking the fire from the outside.

MFD 3 · 0:31

4 right here. It's, we got it. Yeah, block. Dispatch, 14's house arrived. Engine 14's going to be writ. Received. And dispatch, command on Broadway, 360 complete. We've got heavy smoke pushing from the CD corner. We'll be hitting this from the exterior. Received, Engine 4. 360 complete. Heavy smoke from the Charlie Bravo corner hitting from the exterior.

Oct 23, 2:46PM

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and confirmed the structure is vacant. They are working to control the fire.

MFD 3 · 0:14

Dispatch, Engine 4 has arrived, 220 West Broderick. We have a single-story commercial structure, confirmed vacant. Engine 4 will have command. We'll be pulling a tank line on the Charlie side.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a structure fire at Absolute Tire and Wheel.

MFD 1 · 0:30

First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel. First alarm assignment, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 1, Mobile Command, Chief 4, Chief 5, Salvage, Ladder 9, Deputy, Ladder 10, and Ladder 11 for a structure fire, 220 West Broadway at Absolute Tire and Wheel.Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2:38PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 220 W Broadway Ave.

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Comments30

Peterbee2h ago

I read years ago that tire fires are difficult to extinguish

Norrak6h ago

Is that BJ’s

burnsvilleUser17671060087h ago

They just need a little insurance money 💰 🤑 💸

tonykaye9h ago

Be careful my boy

Peterbee2h ago

I read years ago that tire fires are difficult to extinguish

Norrak6h ago

Is that BJ’s

burnsvilleUser17671060087h ago

They just need a little insurance money 💰 🤑 💸

tonykaye9h ago

Be careful my boy

Peterbee2h ago

I read years ago that tire fires are difficult to extinguish

Norrak6h ago

Is that BJ’s

burnsvilleUser17671060087h ago

They just need a little insurance money 💰 🤑 💸

tonykaye9h ago

Be careful my boy

Peterbee2h ago

I read years ago that tire fires are difficult to extinguish

Norrak6h ago

Is that BJ’s

burnsvilleUser17671060087h ago

They just need a little insurance money 💰 🤑 💸

tonykaye9h ago

Be careful my boy

Peterbee2h ago

I read years ago that tire fires are difficult to extinguish

Norrak6h ago

Is that BJ’s

burnsvilleUser17671060087h ago

They just need a little insurance money 💰 🤑 💸

tonykaye9h ago

Be careful my boy

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