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Fire damages buildings on Upton AvenueMinneapolis MN

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N Upton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire near Upton Avenue in Minneapolis. The blaze involved multiple nearby buildings, with significant smoke and partial damage reported. Residents from adjacent properties were evacuated as a precaution, and a second alarm was issued with staging at 40th and Upton. Firefighters worked to control the flames and protect nearby structures.

Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:2
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 22 from command, how are we doing with the Bravo exposure?
00:07
We're cooling it right now.
00:08
We have no fire impinging on the Bravo exposure, but we do have siding beginning to melt.
00:16
Received.
00:25
Let's go ahead and make sure that Bravo exposure near Upton Avenue is evacuated.
00:37
Bravo exposure has been evacuated.
00:47
Command, rescue and Bravo from the Charlie side.
00:51
We got smoke pushing, no visible flames.
00:55
If we need more, if you want a line in the back, we'll have to lay from the front.
01:04
Crews on scene, check your pass devices.
01:07
Ladder 11, let's go ahead and make sure the delta exposure near Upton Avenue is evacuated.
01:24
Fire 11 commands, everybody's evacuated near Upton Avenue.
01:29
Received Delta exposure, everyone is evacuated.
01:49
Smoke that's coming from the egress window is pushing heavily.
02:28
Deputy from Upton Command, if you're on the Charlie side, do you advise repositioning any TAC lines to the Charlie side or maintain their position?
02:42
40th and Upton for staging.
02:44
Received command requesting 2nd alarm staging at 40th and Upton.

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N Upton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

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