Minneapolis, MN
911 call transcript released for Minneapolis fire that left 2 dead, 4 hospitalized
Arson suspected in Mpls fire after 2 dead
Two people have been found dead in a burned Minneapolis apartment building that police not suspect was started by someone on purpose.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The 911 call transcripts from a fatal Aug. 13 Minneapolis fire reveal frantic calls made to dispatchers as residents fled from flames.
911 call reveals frantic escape
The transcript shows a caller telling the 911 operator that “someone set our building on fire” as the caller ran through the hallway to escape. The caller also said “The whole hallway is hot” and “smoking.”
The caller then realized they forgot their cats were inside and pleaded with the 911 operator to send help quickly. The operator then tells the caller to remain outside before firetruck sirens are heard in the background. Officials did not report any deceased animals or pets following the fire.
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Fire crews did rescue a dog that was reunited with its owner after receiving oxygen treatment.
911 caller reports possible suspect
Another 911 caller reported someone set the fire in the second-floor hallway.
The caller then gave a description of who they believe set the fire, but police say no arrests related to the fire have been made.
What we know
The fire was reported just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at a four-story apartment building in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The fire left four people hospitalized, including a child, while several others had to be rescued from the burning building. Two adults and a child were treated for burn injuries and another person was treated for smoke inhalation.
The first body was found around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Authorities described the victim as an elderly man who was found under the debris of a collapsed roof.
The second body was found later in the day on Thursday. Officials say the victim was a woman who was also found underneath the debris.
Both fatal victims were found in the same apartment on the top floor.
READ MORE: Minneapolis apartment fire leaves 4 hospitalized, others rescued from building
Minneapolis officials offer apartment fire update
On Friday Minneapolis Fire Chief Brian Tyner offered updates on an apartment fire that killed two people, and put several others in the hospital. FOX 9’s Rob Olson recaps the latest.
The building was not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
What we don’t know
Officials have not announced any charges related to the fire, but said they are investigating it as an arson.
Police say the fire is still under investigation and no arrests have been made.
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San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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