Several tents destroyed in St. Paul encampment fire, no injuries reported
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A fire at a St. Paul homeless encampment destroyed at least six tents Wednesday morning.
According to the St. Paul Fire Department, the fire occurred at an encampment located behind the Union Gospel Mission at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, which is just east of downtown.
Officials say firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the fire quickly.
No injuries have been reported and officials say the nearby railroad tracks were not impacted.
6 tents engulfed in flames at an unsheltered encampment behind the Mission - Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
— Saint Paul Fire Dept (@StPaulFireDept) October 23, 2024
Firefighters quickly contained and extinguish the blaze. No injuries reported. Railroad tracks nearby not affected. pic.twitter.com/lFB39MKw8r
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