Child Playing with Matches Ignites Minneapolis Fire
A child playing with matches started a house fire that injured one resident in North Minneapolis Sunday night.
Firefighters were called to 2723 Knox Ave. North at 9:47 p.m.
Engine 14 arrived and reported flames showing from the rear of the 1 1/2-story home. Crews helped the residents escape.
According to Assistant Fire Chief Cherie Penn, the fire started in the bedroom and quickly spread to other rooms in the structure. She said the cause was determined to be “accidental due to a child playing with matches.”
A second alarm was called at 9:57 and the fire was under control within 30 minutes.
One resident was transported to North Memorial Hospital for unknown injuries.
The Minneapolis fire department is urging parents and guardians to talk with children about the dangers of lighters and matches.