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Overnight Explosions Destroy Six Semis at Northeast Minneapolis Railyard

Firefighters quickly contained the blaze within about 20 minutes, keeping it from spreading beyond the parking area.

Overview

  • Explosions were reported around 12:15 a.m. Saturday near 29th Avenue NE and Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis.
  • Responding crews found six semi-tractors fully engulfed in a railyard parking lot and reported no injuries.
  • The railroad company told fire officials that no hazardous materials were present in the area affected by the fire.
  • Xcel Energy shut down a nearby electrical line that had been exposed to the flames as a safety measure.
  • Minneapolis Fire Department investigators are working to determine what caused the explosions and vehicle fires.