This fire involved the living room area of a private dwelling with extension to the house next door with damage to siding, fascia, gutters and west roof line of 103 W Jessamine. There was heavy smoke damage throughout the building of origin. Damage was estimated at $125,000 to 105 W Jessamine and $10,000 to 105 W Jessamine. Companies remained on the scene until 0631 hours.

This incident started out as a car into building rupturing the gas line which left high concentrations of gas in the basement (100%) and first floor (38%). Companies laid lines and set up away from the structure. One occupant was evacuated. Xcel Gas and Electric was summoned to the scene to shut off the gas supply. Just as Xcel arrived on the scene there were two explosions that came from the 2nd floor. Xcel tried to pull the concrete slab next to the gas meter to allow the gas to escape outside the structure. As they started to pull the slab, the gas ignited at the meter. Xcel crews backed off and started to dig at the corner of Cook and Payne to shut off the gas while the fire continued to grow slowly. Once the line was dug up and clamped, firefighters in and extinguished the fires and began overhaul. There was extensive damage to the structure from the explosions and fire. The Red Cross and Salvation Army were summoned to the scene. Damage to the building was estimated at $250,000. Crews remained on the scene until 0552 hours.

This fire involved canning equipment at the Rexam Beverage Company that extended to the smoke stacks through the roof. Firefighters took apart the machinery and extinguished the fire. There was no extension to the roof. Damage was estimated at $250,000 to the building and equipment. Firefighters remained on the scene until 1030 hours.

Engine 18 arrived and reported heavy smoke from a two-story dwelling and laid a pre-connect line to side one. Engine 22 laid a back-up pre-connect line and secured a water supply line, relaying into Engine 18. Ladder 18 performed ventilation on side two first floor. Ladder 18 pulled a second pre-connect off Engine 22 to protect the side two exposure and raised their aerial ladder to the roof. Engine 8 secured a second water supply and advanced a pre-connect to side three and extinguished the origin of the fire in kitchen. Squad 2 also advanced a pre-connect into side one. Ladder 22 raised their aerial and opened the gabled roof over the seat of the fire. The second alarm was summoned for more companies to relieve first alarm companies and to assist with overhaul. Damage was estimated at $100,000. Companies remained on the scene until 0613 hours.

A resident on an upper floor reported the unit across the hall was burning. Engine 19 arrived to find the alarms sounding and reports of smoke. A second alarm was transmitted. When Engine 19 entered the unit involved, they discovered the fire involved food on the stove and reported the fire out. First alarm companies assisted with ventilation and reset the alarm. Second alarm companies stood by briefly and were returned to quarters. Companies cleared the scene by 2133 hours.

This fire in the rear of a three-story, nine-unit apartment building was venting when from a rear apartment when companies arrived on the scene. Engine 5 pulled a pre-connect line for fire attack in the rear of the building. Engine 5 knocked down the exterior fire and advanced their line to a lower apartment. Squad 2 pulled a backup line to support Engine 5. A water supply was back-laid to a hydrant. Ladder 18 raised their aerial to the roof and started a primary search. Engine 1 took a pre-connect line to the first floor to stop fire extension. Engine 10 laid a 4-inch supply line to Engine 1 and conducted a secondary search. Squad 1 assisted with searches. Engine 8 was the RIT. Medic 14 transported with smoke inhalation. Medic 22 transported one patient with moderate smoke inhalation. Damage was estimated at $80,000. The last company left the scene at 2130 hours.

This fire started in the kitchen area on the lower level of a two-story wood-frame duplex. Companies quickly knocked down the fire and found no fire extension. Damage was estimated at $50,000 and companies remained on the scene until 0239 hours.

This suspicious fire started on the front porch of a vacant dwelling. When crews arrived the entire front side of the building was well involved. The building was being renovated and much of the sheetrock had been removed. This resulted in a large fire load and rapid fire spread. The damage to the building was estimated at $160,000.00. Crews remained on the scene until 1758 hours.

This fire was in a large truck repair facility. The fire involved the storage and office area. Crews used forcible entry to access the repair facility. Crews laddered the roof and ventilated while engine and squad crews advanced hand lines. A firewall helped prevent fire spread to other parts of the building. A second alarm was requested, but not used. Damage to the building was estimated at $5,00.00. Crews remained on the scene until 0502 hours.

The 9-1-1 Center received multiple calls reporting heavy smoke conditions in this three-story apartment building. Dispatchers started two medic rigs out along with the first alarm assignment in case of injuries. Crews needed to rescue some residents down ladders due to the heavy smoke conditions. Once the fire was located in a basement storage area, the fire was quickly knocked down. The Red Cross was summoned to assist with displaced residents. Damage was estimated at $50,000.00. Crews remained on the scene until 2020 hours.

This fire involved a large 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling which was heavily involved upon arrival. The entire front porch and exterior wall were involved to the eaves with extension to the first floor. Squad 2 and Engine 5 arrived simultaneously with Squad 2 laying a pre-connect to protect the west exposure. Engine 5 took their pre-connect to the east side of the front porch. Ladder 18 and Engine 18 raised a ground ladder to rescue a victim from the second floor. The victim disappeared as firefighters reached the second floor window. Crews then raised the ground ladder to the third floor and effected a difficult rescue of a 350 pound victim. Squad 2 and Engine 5 entered the first floor and knocked down the fire in the front room and stairway and worked their way to the second floor. The primary search of the second floor was negative. An adult female victim was found on the third floor and rescued down the stairway. Both victims rescued were transported to Hennepin County General and were listed in critical condition. Other companies provided primary and secondary searches, RIT, water supply, ventilation, checking for extension, air supply and rehab. The police identified the house as a crime scene. Damage was estimated at $200,000 and crews remained on the scene until 0528 hours.

This fire involved fire in the cockloft of a multiple-family dwelling. The building owner was using a blowtorch to seal tar in cracks on the roof. The cellulose insulation caught fire which in turn ignited the rafters. There was no room between the roof and the ceiling for extinguishments, which required firefighters to remove large areas of the roof. A second alarm was called for additional manpower. Damage to the building was estimated at $100,000 and crews remained on the scene until 2146 hours.

This fire originated in the attic space above Apartment 444 in a three-story apartment building. The fire had burned through the roof above as companies arrived in the scene. Ladder 24 raised their aerial to the roof. Engine 24 laid a 2-1/2 inch bundles to Apartment 444. Squad 1 laid a pre-connect into the same unit. Engine 17 laid a pre-connect from Engine 24 off Ladder 24's aerial to the roof. Engine 8 secured a water supply into Engine 7 and relayed to Squad 1 and Engine 24. Ladder 24did a primary search of Apartment 444 and evacuated adjacent apartments. Ladder 7, Squad 1 and Ladder 24 conducted overhaul and water removal from Apartment 444 and adjacent apartments. Most second alarm companies were cancelled after the fire was knocked down. Damage was estimated at $50,000 and crews remained on the scene until 2052 hours.

Sprinklers set off an alarm in the basement of a commercial building in downtown St. Paul. The fire originated in a pile of financial records. Two sprinklers halted the fire spread. Companies overhauled and mopped up the water in the basement area. The scene and fire suppression system was turned over to the fire marshal and fire investigator. Damage was estimated at $1,000 and crews remained on the scene until 2152 hours.