Firefighter Injured, Four Units Damaged in Minneapolis Apartment Fire
A firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening injury while responding to an apartment fire at the Balmoral building, located at 1005 Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. The fire caused damage to four units, but no residents were injured. The American Red Cross is…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 9, 2026 —
A firefighter suffered a non-life-threatening injury responding to an apartment fire that damaged four units in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at the Balmoral building, situated at 1005 Portland Avenue. While the fire caused significant damage to multiple residences, no residents were reported to have sustained injuries.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. Details regarding the cause of the fire or the timeline of its containment were not immediately available. The extent of the damage to each of the four affected units was also not specified.
Following the incident, the American Red Cross was engaged to provide assistance to residents who were displaced by the fire. The organization’s support typically includes shelter, food, and other essential resources for those affected by disasters.
Information regarding the specific nature of the firefighter’s injury or their current condition was not provided. Further details surrounding the event are expected as investigations proceed.
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