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Fire crews on scene at the 600 block of Main St SE with lines laid to a fire on the roof of a steam plant.
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Fire crews have water on the fire. A 2nd alarm has been called in for extra personnel and equipment.
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Fire crews are on scene with lines laid and conducting searches of a 3 story residential building located on the 2400 block of Elliot Ave S. Heavy fire showing from the rear corner. All residents are reported to be evacuated.
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Fire crews are making progress and have water on the fire. One firefighter being medically evaluated for overheating.
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Jan 25
Fire crews are on scene at a 2 1/2 story residential duplex located on the 2700 block of Fremont Ave S. Crews have lines laid and conducting searches.
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Jan 25
A 2nd alarm has been called for extra personnel and equipment. A MTC bus has been requested for temporary warming shelter for residents and firefighters due to extreme cold.
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Jan 25
Fire crews making good progress extinguishing fire. Crews currently opening up walls and ceiling on 3rd floor extinguishing fire found.
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Jan 24
Fire crews on scene at a 2 story w/garden level residential apartment building located on the 2500 block of 16th Avenue S. Upon arrival fire found in apartment unit on the 3rd floor. Fire crews evacuated building and laid lines.
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Jan 24
A 2nd and 3rd alarm have been called due to extreme cold and fire extension throughout roofline. Fire crews have exited the bldg and are now conducting an exterior fire attack. Fire crews setting up aerial ladder water tower to extinguish fire now pushing through roof.
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Jan 24
An MTV bus has been requested and on scene for temporary warming shelter for residents and firefighters.
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Jan 22
Fire crews are on scene with lines laid and conducting searches of a 1 1/2 story residential building with fire showing on the back porch.
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Jan 22
Fire crews have forced entry to check for extension to the interior.
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Jan 22
Fire contained to exterior porch and door frame. Seven residents inside the home sleeping. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Jan 17
Fire crews on scene with lines laid to a vacant residential duplex that’s under construction. Located on the 1700 block of 44th Ave N.
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Jan 17
Fire crews have the bulk of the fire extinguished. Fire crews are overhauling and extinguishing hotspots and flair ups. Searches complete and all clear.
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Jan 17
Fire is out. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Jan 12
Fire crews are on scene at a plastic factory located on the 700 block of 29th Ave S. There is a fire confined to a machine inside the building. Fire crews have evacuated workers. Maintenance onsite has de-energized the machine. Fire crews have lines laid and water on the fire.
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Jan 12
Fire crews are still working to extinguish the plastic on fire in the machine’s container.
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Jan 12
Fire crews have the fire extinguished and will be completing the final wash down shortly. Crews are ventilating smoke from the building using large fans.
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