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Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-01-2013
Minneapolis crews battled a second alarm fire in a commercial building located at 2812 University Avenue SE late last night. The building housed several businesses including an auto repair business, daycare, and restaurant. It is located near the University of Minnesota campus.
Media coverage of this fire can be found at:
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/217915251.html
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1033956/391/Intense-fire-drops-radio-tower-on-Mpls-neighborhood
http://www.mndaily.com/news/metro-state/2013/08/01/fire-consumes-prospect-park-building-0
FirePics member grubber33270 was also shooting photos at the scene.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-01-2013
More to come later...
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - Guest - 08-01-2013
Can't wait for the rest.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-01-2013
Ladder 11's 2000 gpm pump was supplied by 5" lines from the second alarm engines (E1 and E5).
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-01-2013
Available light shot showing first-due E19, the salvage/air rig, and E11. Engine 11 would later be moved to the C/D corner of the fire building to put their deck gun into operation after the roof collapsed.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-01-2013
Another available light shot showing the front of the fire building. Second due Ladder 3 and Rescue 9 are staged. Ladder 3 would later be repositioned outside of the collapse zone. A blitz monitor is being operated between the fire building and the exposure as a water curtain. Although this device had limited penetration, crews kept the fire out of this building.
The fire building had a bowstring truss roof. Crews who made the initial interior attack encountered heavy smoke, high heat and numerous cars inside the building. A decision was made to evacuate the crews and a second-alarm struck. Fire broke through the roof a short time later. The rear of the structure eventually collapsed.
Visible on the right hand side of the photo is a radio tower (reported to be 200-feet tall). It was determined that this tower would fall, but they were unsure of the direction. Bystanders in front of the building were moved and the houses on the street behind the fire building were evacuated. When the tower finally collapsed, it collapsed onto itself within the footprint of the fire building. For a couple of seconds when it stated to fall it appeared to heading for the crews in front of the building. It was quite a site to see the tower come down.
Early evacuation of the building and establishment of a collapse zone for the potential tower collapse were great calls by the command team.
Will post the remaining photos tomorrow.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - maxim - 08-02-2013
Anyone who has not been to Minneapolis has to go there. Beautiful city, great fre department, super museum and real nice people all around. Easy city to buff and lots to see.
Be sure you take a tour of the "Grand Round"
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - Guest - 08-02-2013
Very nice available light shots.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Quote:Very nice available light shots.Thank you
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
I like this shot of Ladder 11 framed by the SUVs assigned to MFD Chief 3 and the Hennepin EMS supervisor.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Engine 19 was first-due. This company's station is located nearly across the street from TCF Bank Stadium where the Minnesota Gophers play football and soon to be home to the Minnesota Vikings while my new tax allocation their new stadium is being constructed.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Ladder 2 was the second-alarm truck company. They were positioned in front of the 'B' exposure. Their master stream was used to wet down the roof before being directed at the fire building. Although not visible in this photo, there were some significant fire brands coming off the fire.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
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Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
This radio designation for this rig is 'Salvage'. I'm not sure if it carries any salvage equipment, but it is used for air supply and rehab and is staffed each shift with a driver. It responds city-wide on all first-alarm assignments from Station 5 (I think).
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Ladder 3's rig was repositioned outside of the collapse zone. They were the first-due truck company. I'm not sure what station they are running out of these days. I had heard a rumor that they were/are running out of the 19s house while some maintenance work is being done on their station.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Tried balancing a little flash with available light for this shot of Engine 1 suppling Ladder 11. This is one of the newer Freightliner/Rosenbauer pumpers in the city.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
This is a shot looking towards the C/D corner of the building. The collapsed radio tower is visible in this photo.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Engine 5's driver speaking with Car 50 (fire investigator). Rescue 9 visible in background.
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Driver of the salvage rig...
Minneapolis, MN 2nd Alarm (Commercial Structure) - July 31, 2013 - firesafe91 - 08-02-2013
Several TFT Blitzfire portable monitors were positioned on side 'B' through overhead doors.