Fire and Barricaded Subject at Midwest Hotel, Saint Paul

Summary: A fire was reported at the Midwest Hotel located at 2144 University Avenue West in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Multiple fire units, including Engine 20, Engine 14, Chief 1, Engine 5, Ladder 23, and Rescue 3, responded to the scene. The incident involved smoke in a commercial building, with reports of someone possibly barricaded in room 21. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the second floor and a person hanging out of a window. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher, and a victim was rescued. Police were also involved due to the barricaded subject, who was later taken into custody. The building was evacuated, and ventilation was performed. No major injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control.