St. Paul Fire Department Responds to Three Fires in 90 Minutes, Multiple Injuries Reported
The St. Paul Fire Department responded to three separate structure fires within a 90-minute period on a Saturday afternoon. The fires occurred on Magnolia Avenue East (two incidents) and Elizabeth Street East, resulting in injuries to one firefighter and two…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 22, 2026 —
ST. PAUL, MN – The St. Paul Fire Department faced a demanding Saturday afternoon, responding to three distinct structure fires within a concentrated 90-minute timeframe. The incidents occurred across two locations: Magnolia Avenue East, which saw two separate fires, and Elizabeth Street East.
The rapid succession of calls led to injuries involving emergency personnel and civilians. One firefighter sustained injuries while responding to the fires. Additionally, two civilians required rescue from one of the burning structures and also suffered injuries.
Details regarding the extent of the injuries or the specific circumstances of the civilian rescues were not immediately available. The fire department confirmed the response to all three incidents within the specified 90-minute window on Saturday afternoon.
The St. Paul Fire Department has stated that the causes of all three structure fires are presently under investigation. No further information regarding the origin or contributing factors to the fires has been released.
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