Firefighters respond to accident reports and other calls – Brainerd Dispatch

BRAINERD – The Brainerd Fire Department responded to numerous calls over the weekend, including several car accidents on Friday, August 23 and Saturday.

At 12:54 p.m., firefighters were called to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Washington Street and North Second Street, but the call was canceled by police before they arrived.

On Friday at 5:40 p.m., firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 371 and Excelsior Road. Crews assisted with traffic control and cleanup at the scene. No injuries were reported.

On Saturday, firefighters responded to a report of a gas smell in the 6000 block of Ojibwa Road at 2:45 a.m. Crews ventilated the residence. No injuries were reported.

At 4:50 p.m., another two-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of County Highway 2 and 90th Avenue in Fort Ripley. Firefighters were called off prior to their arrival.

At 7:46 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fuel/water spill in the 7400 block of Excelsior Road. Firefighters assisted with cleanup efforts at the scene.

At 9:34 p.m., an alarm was reported in the 15000 block of Pearl Drive. The alarm was triggered due to an equipment failure. No hazard was detected.