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Small warming fires under Hiawatha bridgeMinneapolis MN

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Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to smoke under the Cedar and Hiawatha bridge area in Minneapolis. The source was determined to be small warming fires at a known encampment. No structures were threatened, and crews confirmed there were no exposure issues before returning to service.

Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine seven to check on smoke in the area.
00:02
It's Cedar and Hiawatha, map 305 Echo.
00:06
Engine eleven, check on smoke in the area.
00:07
Cedar and Hiawatha under the bridge.
00:11
Map 305 Alpha 820.
00:13
Engine 27 has arrived near 5th Avenue South.
00:16
Engine 27-820.
00:18
Showing engines en route to check for smoke area.
00:20
It'll be under the Cedar Avenues over Hiawatha.
00:24
The paddler cannot see this source.
00:32
Engine 17, a GI bleed.
00:35
Near Fourth Avenue South, map 217 Echo.
00:39
Engine 17 assigned and en route for a GI bleed.
00:43
Near Fourth Avenue South, now 217 Echo at 823rd.
00:47
Dispatch is observed and investigated.
00:49
This is going to be an encampment with warming fires.
00:52
There's no exposure issues.
00:54
Engine 7 is going to return to service.
00:56
Received. Known encampment with warming fires, issues.
00:59
Returning to state four.

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Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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