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Heard on: Hennepin MN Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/5/2026 12:30 PM
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[Transcription retained and labeled: radio traffic among command, ladder, and engine units coordinating suppression of a multi-floor apartment fire on Portland Ave. No personal names or identifying details present.]
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Crews battle apartment fire on Portland Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Minneapolis responded to a multi-story apartment fire near Portland Ave and E 26th St. The blaze spread through multiple units and floors, prompting a third alarm. Crews carried out ventilation and interior operations to suppress heavy fire on the upper level, identified as the Alpha-Delta corner. A civilian briefly reentered the structure to retrieve a pet but exited safely. The building was later confirmed clear of occupants, and no injuries were reported at the time.

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Portland Ave & E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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