FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a raging fire in Minneapolis that has already caused several buildings to partially collapse.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, crews from Minneapolis Fire Department were called to Central Ave for a “heavy fire” at a commercial building.
Firefighters are tackling a multi-building fire in Minneapolis[/caption]
Crews were first called to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning[/caption]
Minneapolis Fire has confirmed that at least four commercial buildings are burning and several have partially collapsed (stock)[/caption]
The fire department first reported the blaze around 4:30 am local time and have since triggered two alarms calling for extra crews and equipment.
By 5:30, crews had launched into a “defensive operation” with the fire having spread to at least four commercial buildings.
“Several of the buildings have partially collapsed,” the fire department confirmed on X.
Nearby railway tracks which have rail cars on them have all been searched and are empty.
It is not known if anyone was inside any of the buildings when the fire broke out or when they partially fell through.
Minneapolis Fire reported difficulties accessing the building meaning they are battling the inferno from the outside only.
“Fire crews are working to gain the best access to get close to building to set up aerial water towers and several hose lines with high flow nozzles to spray a large amount of water on the fire,” they previously said.
“Excel Energy has been called to shut down powerlines that are being impinged upon by the fire and that are blocking access to the fire building.
“This is a defensive operation with fire crews working to extinguish the fire from the exterior.
“Fire crews have several aerial ladder water towers up and spraying a large amount of water on the fire buildings.”
Footage taken by locals passing on the nearby 35W shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky as the blaze rages on.
An update is expected shortly.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Minneapolis Fire Department.
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