Crime & Safety
Golden Valley Fire Department Fights Two-Alarm Fire On November 4
Upon arrival, the GVFD discovered there was a working fire and upgraded the call to a first alarm apartment fire.
November 4, 2020
An early morning fire in Golden Valley Wednesday, Nov 4 resulted in significant damage to two apartment units. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation and has been released.
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The Golden Valley Fire Department (GVFD) was called to the 5600 block of Laurel Ave at 7:02 AM after reports of smoke on the third floor of an apartment building.
Upon arrival, the GVFD discovered there was a working fire and upgraded the call to a first alarm apartment fire. Fire was found extending from the second floor to the third floor, and the incident was upgraded to a second alarm fire. No residents sustained injuries.
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The fire was believed to be caused by an electrical issue in the second floor apartment, which spread to the third floor through a vent chase.
Seven other fire departments also responded to the two-alarm fire, including St Louis Park, West Metro Fire-Rescue District, Plymouth, Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.
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