St. Paul apartment building demolished after fire
A fire broke out Monday, November 9 at a 20-unit apartment building on Randolph Avenue near St. Catherine University in St. Paul, and the roof collapsed. No injuries were reported, and dozens of residents were displaced; residents of two neighboring buildings were also evacuated. The Red Cross is helping. Demolition began Tuesday. The cause is under investigation; the deputy fire chief said the fire appeared to start in the attic.
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Why it matters
Dozens of residents lost their homes and belongings, and people in two neighboring buildings were evacuated. The Red Cross is assisting those displaced. The fire chief urged residents to take alarms seriously even when there is little visible smoke or flame.
Sources
- FOX 9: St. Paul apartment building demolished after devastating fire
- KSTP: St. Paul apartment being demolished just a day after fire destroys building
- MPR News: Fire damages apartment building near St. Catherine University in St. Paul
- KARE 11: Apartment fire causes roof collapse, forces multiple evacuations in St. Paul
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