Man dies in NE Minneapolis duplex fire
A man died and three others escaped after a duplex fire in northeast Minneapolis late Wednesday; firefighters found the victim on the first floor, where he was pronounced dead, and the blaze is believed to have started in the same unit. The fire broke out around 11:20 p.m. on the 900 block of 22nd Avenue NE, sent heavy flames through the front and both floors, and caused extensive damage that left the building boarded up; the Red Cross is assisting three displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation, the victim’s identity has not been released, and this is Minneapolis’ third fire-related death this year.
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Minneapolis duplex fire leaves man dead, 3 people displaced
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- Fire started around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday on the 900 block of 22nd Avenue NE.
- Firefighters found the victim on the first floor; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Red Cross is assisting three displaced residents; duplex sustained extensive damage and was boarded up.
- Heavy flames were reported at the front of the house and on both floors.
- Fire is believed to have started in the same unit where the victim was found; official cause under investigation.
- This is the third fire-related death in Minneapolis this year.
- Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.