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"Multiple Minneapolis Buildings Engulfed in Devastating Fires"
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"Downtown Frederick Historic Building Ravaged by Massive Fire"
A massive fire gutted a historic building in downtown Frederick, Maryland, leading to power disruptions and causing the closure of S. Carroll Street. The fire, which took 120 firefighters about an hour and a half to control, resulted in no civilian injuries but minor injuries to two firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and power disruptions are expected to last for an extended period.
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Blaze engulfs vacant Kmart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis
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"Blaze at Hastings Creamery Prompts Safety Measures for Residents"
A fire broke out at the Hastings Creamery building in Minnesota, prompting residents to initially stay indoors before being cleared to leave their homes. The fire department reported that some anhydrous ammonia leaked but has since dissipated. Residents are advised to keep their HVAC systems off due to residual smoke in the area. A stretch of northbound Highway 61 remains closed. The creamery had ceased operations last month after losing access to city sewer service.
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A three-story residential apartment building in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota caught fire, with the flames extending to the third floor, attic, and roof. No injuries were reported, but the building has been deemed uninhabitable. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Multiple Wildfires Threaten Homes and Air Quality in Southern New Jersey
A wildfire broke out in the Flatiron area of the Pinelands near Medford, New Jersey, threatening 40 homes but has not caused damage or injuries. The fire area has grown to 220 acres and is about 20% contained. Firefighters were working to establish containment lines to stop the fire from reaching homes. On the other end of the county, firefighters were making progress on the Allen Road fire in Bass River State Forest.
Tragedy and Events in Charlotte: Fire, Pleas for Help, and Weekend Happenings
A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving one worker dead and another missing. The fire reached scorching temperatures of over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than 90 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, and a tower crane operator was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Search and rescue efforts were paused overnight due to concerns about the structure's instability, but resumed in the morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
Massive 5-alarm fire at Charlotte construction site leaves 2 workers unaccounted for.
Two workers are missing after a five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 90 firefighters were called to the scene and 15 workers were rescued. The fire is still not extinguished and crews will remain on the scene for a period of time. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Abandoned Portland bar taken over by squatters burns down.
A former tavern in Portland, which had been taken over by squatters for over a year, went up in flames. The property owners had filed a demolition permit in February, but were still waiting for city approval. Firefighters had responded to eight fires at the location within the past year. There were no reported injuries, and the fire did not spread to any neighboring homes or buildings. At least five abandoned buildings have been the site of serious fires this year in Portland.
Multiple Fires Erupt in Albuquerque, Prompting Crew Responses and Street Closures.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a commercial building near Sixth Street and Haines Avenue in downtown Albuquerque. The fire is now under control, but crews are still working on putting out hotspots. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Easter Sunday Fires Ravage Homes in Nassau County and Elizabeth, NJ
A fire that destroyed four homes in Elizabeth on Easter Sunday may have started in a house that burned down in January 2022, according to witnesses. The house at 167 Jaques Street was reportedly the origin of the blaze, which reached five alarms and was placed under control at approximately 8:50 p.m.