Overview
- A fire broke out at a 20-unit apartment building near St. Catherine University and prompted a full building evacuation with neighboring properties also cleared for safety.
- Firefighters deployed ladder trucks and then shifted to defensive, exterior operations after the building’s roof collapsed and conditions became unsafe.
- There were no immediate reports of injuries reported by responding agencies as crews continued to fight the active blaze.
- Staff from the city’s Department of Safety and Inspections are on scene to assess structural integrity while the American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents with shelter and basic needs.
- Authorities have not yet determined a cause and the incident remains under investigation as damage assessments continue and residents await longer-term housing information.