MINNEAPOLIS — Multiple residential fires broke out across the metro Wednesday night and Thursday morning, keeping firefighters busy.
In the 8600 block of West River Road in Brooklyn Park, a fire broke out just before 11 p.m. The fire was heavy enough that the call went beyond a first alarm while crews fought back the flames. Hennepin County dispatchers report that no one was injured, despite the evident damage to the property.
While Brooklyn Park crews were hard at work, the day was just beginning for firefighters in Minneapolis.
According to a press release, at approximately, 3:00 a.m. crews were called to a fire at Bulls Horn Bar 4563 34th Avenue South. When they arrived, firefighters found a small fire on the building's exterior. They were able to put it out before it spread to the interior of the business.
A second fire was reported at around 4:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Emerson Avenue North. Fortunately the fire only damaged the outside of the 4-plex, and people inside were able to escape with no injuries.
Less than an hour later, Minneapolis crews were called to a fire at a commercial garage in the 4500 block of Snelling Avenue South. As with the previous fires, the flames were only on the exterior of the building, and didn't spread to the interior.
While crews were cleaning up their gear on Snelling Avenue a firefighter was assaulted by a random man, according to Minneapolis Fire. The firefighter was treated on-scene for minor injuries, and his alleged attacker was taken into custody by Minneapolis police.
The causes of these fires are all still under investigation.