Transcript of emergency call released on Minneapolis fire that killed two people and hospitalized four

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Emergency call transcripts from a deadly fire in Minneapolis on August 13 show that residents called 911 in a panic as they fled the flames.

Emergency call reveals panicked escape

The transcript shows a caller telling 911 dispatch that “someone set fire to our building” while running down the hallway to escape. The caller also said, “The whole hallway is hot” and “there's smoke.”

The caller then realized he had forgotten his cats were inside and pleaded with the 911 operator to send help quickly. The operator then told the caller to stay outside until fire department sirens could be heard in the background. Officials reported no dead animals or pets after the fire.

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Firefighters rescued a dog who was returned to his owner after oxygen treatment.

911 caller reports possible suspect

Another emergency caller reported that someone had set the fire in the second floor hallway.

The caller then gave a description of the person they believed had started the fire. However, according to police, no arrests have been made in connection with the fire.

What we know

The fire was reported shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, in a four-story apartment building in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue South in Minneapolis.

The fire required four people to be hospitalized, including a child. Several others had to be rescued from the burning building. Two adults and a child were treated for burns, and another person was treated for smoke inhalation.

The first body was found around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Authorities described the victim as an elderly man who was found under the rubble of a collapsed roof.

The second body was found later Thursday. Officials say the victim was a woman who was also found under the rubble.

Both victims were found in the same attic apartment.

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The building was not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.

What we don’t know

Authorities have not yet filed charges in connection with the fire, but said arson is being investigated.

Police said the fire was still under investigation and no arrests had been made.