Propane tanks explode at encampment fire in south Minneapolis
The first fire was reported at an encampment at East Lake Street and Columbus Avenue at 1:45 p.m. Firefighters arrived and found a small rubbish fire that was deemed unsafe and a propane tank within the fire that had a pressure relief valve venting, causing potential danger for rupturing or exploding.
Large fire destroys Minneapolis encampment
A large fire destroyed an encampment in south Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, causing propane tanks to explode and sending a plume of smoke above the city. There were no reports of injuries.
Crews battle large fire at Minneapolis encampment
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A large fire burned Monday afternoon at an encampment in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood. What we know: The fire is burning in the area of East 29th Avenue and 14th Avenue South. Aerial video shows crews working to knock down flames.
Exploding propane tanks blamed for large encampment fire in Minneapolis
According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, crews were called to the area of East 29th Street and 14th Avenue South shortly after 2 p.m. Monday.
Fire burns through south Minneapolis encampment
A large fire burned through a south Minneapolis encampment Monday afternoon. Aerial video showed crews with the Minneapolis Fire Department walking through the rubble and putting out hot spots in the area of 14th Avenue South and East 29th Street.
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MINNEAPOLIS — A homeless encampment fire in south Minneapolis spread to a nearby home Tuesday night, displacing several people. The Minneapolis Fire Department says multiple propane tanks ...