Garage fire with smoke and explosions reported in Faribault, Faribault MN


A fire occurred in a garage near the corner of 1st Avenue Southwest and Tower Place in Faribault. Flames and smoke were visible, and two loud bangs or possible explosions were reported by witnesses and officers on scene.
Audio|Source: Rice County Fire and EMS
01:45
Transcript:
00:00
RP stated up to near Willow Street, unknown what's on fire but can see flames.
00:08
Fire up the hill from near Willow Street, page complete at three minutes.
00:19
133, they'll be in wrong.
00:25
That's 2100, was that 2110 en route[1]?
00:30
2133.
00:34
Copy 21333, and the advice state they heard two loud bangs, sounded like something exploded.
00:44
Copy that.
00:50
That's 2133.
00:57
Officer on scene is seeing smoke coming out of a garage.
01:05
Is that should 2133?
01:07
133?
01:09
133.
01:11
Updated address is the corner of 1st Avenue Southwest and Tower Place.
01:21
If 2155 will be en route[1], not 21333.
01:27
Copy and the exact address is near 1st Avenue.
01:35
Copy that.
01:40
Seeing flames in the garage as well.
01:44
Copy that.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
en route: Unit responding/traveling to the call
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Tower Pl & 1st Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
Correct
Incorrect