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Fire crews have water on the fire. A 2nd alarm has been called in for extra personnel and equipment.
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- Fire crews on scene at the 600 block of Main St SE with lines laid to a fire on the roof of a steam plant.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireTwo firefighters being treated for minor burns.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireFire crews are making progress and have water on the fire. One firefighter being medically evaluated for overheating.
- Fire crews are on scene with lines laid and conducting searches of a 3 story residential building located on the 2400 block of Elliot Ave S. Heavy fire showing from the rear corner. All residents are reported to be evacuated.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireFire crews making good progress extinguishing fire. Crews currently opening up walls and ceiling on 3rd floor extinguishing fire found.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireA 2nd alarm has been called for extra personnel and equipment. A MTC bus has been requested for temporary warming shelter for residents and firefighters due to extreme cold.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireFire on 1st and second floor units.
- Fire crews are on scene at a 2 1/2 story residential duplex located on the 2700 block of Fremont Ave S. Crews have lines laid and conducting searches.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireAn MTV bus has been requested and on scene for temporary warming shelter for residents and firefighters.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireA 2nd and 3rd alarm have been called due to extreme cold and fire extension throughout roofline. Fire crews have exited the bldg and are now conducting an exterior fire attack. Fire crews setting up aerial ladder water tower to extinguish fire now pushing through roof.
- Fire crews on scene at a 2 story w/garden level residential apartment building located on the 2500 block of 16th Avenue S. Upon arrival fire found in apartment unit on the 3rd floor. Fire crews evacuated building and laid lines.
- Replying to @MinneapolisFireFire contained to exterior porch and door frame. Seven residents inside the home sleeping. The cause of the fire is under investigation.