Report: Crack Pipe Caused Golden Valley Fire

The fire that damaged a Golden Valley condominium complex last week was caused by a crack pipe.

KSTP reports that “the pipe set a pillow or bedding on fire in a unit.”

A woman was seen laughing while running out of the building. Amanda Fernandes, 33, was charged with starting the fire out of neglect, according to the story.

The fire, in the 9100 block of Olson Memorial Highway, was brought under control Golden Valley, Plymouth and St. Louis Park firefighters.

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Truck Fire in Hastings

The Hastings Star Gazette has published a photo of Hastings firefighters preparing to contain a truck fire on Monday morning.

The fire, reported at 10:40 a.m., happened in the 2100 block of Vermillion Street.

 

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Late-Morning House Fire in St. Paul

St. Paul firefighters tackled a house fire in Frogtown late Tuesday morning.

Crews were dispatched to 585 Charles Ave. about 11:45 a.m. for a report of a bed on fire. A second 9-1-1 call reported smoke coming from the home.

Engine 5 went on scene with flames showing from the second floor of the 2 1/2-story dwelling.

Engine 5 stretched an initial attack line and Engine 18 stretched a backup line.

Crews had the fire under control in 10 minutes. They reported that a portion of the stairs were burned away.

• Assignment: Engines 5, 18 and 14, Ladder 20, Squad 2, Chief 2. RIT Assignment: Engine 8, Ladder 18, Squad 1 and Chief 3.