Fire causes smoke on rooftop of empty 2nd Avenue building, Sauk Rapids MN


Firefighters responded to smoke coming from the rooftop of an empty building near 2nd Ave S. They tried to access the roof but could not find interior access. Ladders were used to reach the roof to check for fire extension. No fire was found on the third floor.
Audio|Source: Benton and Stearns County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Totti, have we made access to that building? Can we get up for that third floor?
00:03
Demand from squad two.
00:05
It's 709 is the actual address.
00:07
It's an empty building.
00:09
There's nothing going on.
00:10
We're in here just got the smoke coming through from the rooftops.
00:14
Command[1] copies, nothing on the third floor.
00:16
Is there a roof access from the interior?
00:17
Negative, we were unable to locate a roof access.
00:20
Command[1] copies.
00:21
Okay, have permission three.
00:22
Command[1] go.
00:23
We're going to be working with engine one back here to get ladders to the roof and get up.
00:26
Copy.
00:27
Southeast at the carport entrance, repeating 156, priority 2, St.
00:32
Scholastica Convent, 1845, number 2,0 Avenue South East at the carport entrance, we're still gathering more info.
00:39
5271155th Street northeast for an elderly female who passed out is starting to come back to.
00:43
Hi, Cabi, I'm on Highway 23 and here, County Road 1.
00:47
Copy now.
00:48
How are we going to go?
00:50
You don't want a hand line off the bucket?
00:52
Go ahead. Beltline and Getty, Frank Charles Adam, 346.
00:55
Okay. Okay. You're going to send.
00:56
151. 151, priority 1.
00:59
5271, 155th Street, Northeast, and Rice.
01:01
Repeating 151, Priority 1, 5271, number 155 Street Northeast in Rice.
01:07
It will be for an elderly female who fell and was unresponsive for a couple of minutes.
01:11
She is now regaining consciousness.
01:13
On B and 4.
01:14
4532. 4532.
01:15
Go ahead for 4532.
01:17
33 and I will take that.
01:21
Hi Copy, what's your 20 right now?
01:23
Highway 23 and highway 95.
01:25
Highway 95. Hi, Cobb. I'm coming up close to one in four if you want me to just take it.
01:31
We'll take it. Copy that.
01:32
4500, 42522.
01:33
Call her just called back stating you can cancel they're going to take her in.
01:36
Done for. Down to grab a bundle.
01:38
10-4.
01:40
Command[1] from Tower 1.
01:41
77-06. 306.
01:43
I think Cloud is wondering if you'd be able to check the address in 118, 5th Avenue southeast for a vehicle and two possible suspects?
01:55
Yeah, we do it.
01:56
Hi, Kathy, thank you.
01:57
I'll send it to your screen so you can look at the further comments and I'll get you a backing as soon as one freeze up.
02:03
70714, I'm free. You can send it to me as well.
02:05
I copy, thank you.
02:06
Command[1] from Agent 1.
02:07
Command[1]able. What is the address of the building they're working on?
02:09
Just Hes 1-5-8, do you want to see in Haven then or continue your soccer app, please?
02:13
Three gas meters back here with the address on and we're just trying to get the correct one.
02:17
This action 151, where do you like that supposed? Uh,
02:20
next up is Rockville. Copy, Rockville, start telling.
02:22
Okay, Rockville, start telling. R1FL. All right.
02:23
Do you guys have any needs?
02:25
We're going to be clearing your toilet.
02:27
Case copies.
02:28
Tower 1 a FEO from Tower 1.
02:30
We're ready for water.
02:31
10, Park. Another 10 seconds.
02:34
You want water coming.
02:35
You have the master stream closed?
02:37
Happy, it's closed.
02:38
Engine one from command, you can try the 701 building.
02:41
Copy, 701. It looks at night meter.
02:43
Devides also the stairwell in the rear of the structure Charlie's side.
02:48
Tilling up with more smoke.
02:50
We might have to send the crew to the third floor to check for extensions.
02:53
Under shower buckets open.
02:54
Squadude from Command[1] can report.
02:56
Command[1], Chief One.
02:58
Command[1], Go.
02:59
Fire occupancy, 709 is the address.
03:04
Moving owner occupants been notified.
03:06
Command[1] copy, 709.
03:08
Engine 1, do you copy that radio?
03:10
We copy right now, we're looking for that gas meter,
03:12
709.
03:13
7.19.
03:14
7.19.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Command: Incident Command established; the unit or officer managing the incident
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Location mentioned:
Near 2nd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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