St Paul fire update: What’s burning near Minneapolis? Residents report heavy smoke

An exterior fire has erupted at NPI Tool and Dye, a facility on Prior Avenue in St Paul, Minnesota, according to the St Paul Fire Department. Plumes of dark and gray smoke have been spotted rising from the industrial area, causing concern among residents in both St Paul and nearby Minneapolis.

Emergency responders, including several fire vehicles, have been dispatched to the scene to battle the blaze. The fire department has been applying water to the exterior fire and investigating whether the flames have spread inside the building, as windows failed. However, the department has not yet disclosed the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.

Several individuals have shared updates on social media and through comments, expressing confusion and concern about the incident. One user, initially unsure of the location, later identified it as a plastics recycling place on Prior Avenue in St Paul. Another person speculated that it might be the brewing company, Black Stack Brewing, or Can Can Wonderland.

The Saint Paul Fire Department later clarified the business name as Metal Treaters Inc. (MTI) and reported that the fire has been extinguished. No injuries were reported, and the fire did not penetrate the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.