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"Multiple Minneapolis Buildings Engulfed in Devastating Fires"
The roof of a south Minneapolis apartment building partially collapsed during a morning fire, with heavy fire on the top floor prompting a second alarm for more resources. Several squatters were found inside the building, which had been the site of previous fires and incidents, leading to its deteriorated condition. Firefighters evacuated the building as the fire rapidly burned holes in the floor, and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and fire crews are working to extinguish flare-ups and hotspots.
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"Blaze at Hastings Creamery Prompts Safety Measures for Residents"
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"Massive Fire Engulfs University Housing in Dinkytown, Crews Fight to Contain Blaze"
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Multiple Wildfires Threaten Homes and Air Quality in Southern New Jersey
A wildfire broke out in the Flatiron area of the Pinelands near Medford, New Jersey, threatening 40 homes but has not caused damage or injuries. The fire area has grown to 220 acres and is about 20% contained. Firefighters were working to establish containment lines to stop the fire from reaching homes. On the other end of the county, firefighters were making progress on the Allen Road fire in Bass River State Forest.
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A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving one worker dead and another missing. The fire reached scorching temperatures of over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than 90 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, and a tower crane operator was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Search and rescue efforts were paused overnight due to concerns about the structure's instability, but resumed in the morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
Massive 5-alarm fire at Charlotte construction site leaves 2 workers unaccounted for.
Two workers are missing after a five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 90 firefighters were called to the scene and 15 workers were rescued. The fire is still not extinguished and crews will remain on the scene for a period of time. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Abandoned Portland bar taken over by squatters burns down.
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Multiple Fires Erupt in Albuquerque, Prompting Crew Responses and Street Closures.
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