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This
feature we call “Fire & EMS Blotter” is a weekly update of the activities
of the Saint Paul Fire Department. During
the week of September 9th through September 15th, the
Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 814 calls for service. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and
non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
LINE OF DUTY DEATH
FUNERAL – On
September 9th, the Saint Paul Fire Department paid their final respects
to Firefighter/Paramedic Shane Clifton who died while on duty on August 31st. Public Safety agencies, military personnel,
elected officials, and community members joined the Saint Paul Fire Department
and Shane’s friends and family in saying goodbye to Shane in a funeral,
procession, and internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery filled with fire
service and military traditions. Saint
Paul Fire Department is thankful for the amazing outpouring of support and
condolences received in the tragic loss of a wonderful member of our family.
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GARAGE FIRE – On September 10th at 6:20
pm, the Saint Paul Fire Department was called to the report of a two-car
detached garage on fire on the 900 block of Hawthorne Avenue. An investigation determined the fire started
on a work bench in the area of a hot plate.
The owner reported plugging in the hot plate earlier but turning it off
with a light switch, however the owner’s spouse may have turned on the switch
when leaving approximately 20 minutes before the fire was reported. It is believed combustible materials near the
hot plate ignited, causing the fire.
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MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT – A 62 year old man was injured when his
motorcycle struck another motor vehicle on September 12 at 7:04 p.m. at the
intersection of Jackson St. and Mount Airy St. He was not wearing a helmet. Paramedic treated him and transported him to
a hospital.
ARSON – On September 12th at 11:34
pm, firefighters were called to the 500 block of Minnehaha Avenue West for a
report of smoke coming from the rear of a building. Firefighters arrived to find a van and
30-yard dumpster fully involved in fire.
The fire was intentionally set. Saint Paul Police are
investigating.
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CHIMNEY FIRE – On September 12th at 8:06
pm fire crews were called to the report of a house fire on the 800 block of St.
Clair Avenue. Firefighters arrived to
find a chimney fire with smoke on the first and second floors of the home. A malfunctioning flue cable was found to have
caused smoke to back up into the home and cause sparks in the chimney. The residents stated it had been quite some
time since they had they chimney cleaned.
- Be sure to have your chimney and
fireplace cleaned and inspected by a professional every year before using it!
DWELLING FIRE – On September 13th at 2:25
pm, firefighters responded to the 500 block of Rice Street for a report of
smoke in a basement. They arrived to
find burning charcoal embers in a window well that had caught leaves and trash
on fire, causing smoke to enter the basement and first floor of the building.
Witnesses stated an individual dumped the ashes from his grille in the window
well, perhaps thinking it was a sewer drain.
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Always dispose of charcoal ashes
correctly – soak with water and place in a metal container with a lid, keeping
them away from all combustible materials.
Never dump ashes down a sewer drain!
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GAS ODOR – On September 15 at 2:40 pm, the Saint
Paul Fire Department was called to the Minnesota Department of Health building
on Robert Street for a report of a natural gas smell in the building. Crews investigated with monitors and found no
readings and no gas odors. Occupants,
who had been evacuated, were allowed back in the building once crews determined
there was no natural gas or other harmful gas present.
Sent by Saint Paul Fire Department, 645 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102 | Phone: 651-228-6201
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