In the early hours of Sunday morning, crews from Minneapolis Fire Department were called to Central Ave for a “heavy fire” at a commercial building.
The fire department first reported the blaze around 4:30 am local time and have since triggered two alarms calling for extra crews and equipment.
By 5:30, crews had launched into a “defensive operation” with the fire having spread to at least four commercial buildings.
“Several of the buildings have partially collapsed,” the fire department confirmed on X.
Nearby railway tracks which have rail cars on them have all been searched and are empty.
The department confirmed that all the buildings involved in the incident are abandoned.
The fire is also no risk of the fire spreading any further to other buildings.
Minneapolis Fire reported difficulties accessing the building meaning they are battling the inferno from the outside only.
“Fire crews are working to gain the best access to get close to building to set up aerial water towers and several hose lines with high flow nozzles to spray a large amount of water on the fire,” they previously said.
“Excel Energy has been called to shut down powerlines that are being impinged upon by the fire and that are blocking access to the fire building.
Source : https://www.the-sun.com/news/15134777/minneapolis-fire-several-buildings-collapse-minnesota/