Brainerd firefighters respond to calls

A Brainerd Fire Department fire truck — The Brainerd Fire Department on Laurel Street.

By Dispatch staff report

August 16, 2022 at 5:22 PM

BRAINERD — Brainerd firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 2:54 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, on the 7000 block of Barrows Avenue.

No fire was found upon arrival, but smoke was detected, and fire crews ventilated the main floor.

The Brainerd Fire Department also responded:

Tuesday, Aug. 16

At 10:35 a.m. to the 6100 block of Ojibwa Road for a report of a gas line hit. The utility company was also on scene, and fire crews cleared.
At 7:56 a.m. to the 9100 block of Estate Circle for a report of a gas line hit. Fire crews provided the utility company with standby support.

Monday, Aug. 15

At 10:20 a.m. to the 14000 block of Hemlock Drive for a fire alarm. Upon investigation, it was determined to be unfounded.

Sunday, Aug. 14

At 12:01 p.m. to Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen, 923 Oak St., for a report of a gas smell. Upon investigation, it was determined to be a maintenance matter.

Saturday, Aug. 13

At 1:14 p.m. to the 13000 block of Memorywood Drive for a camper fire. Crews extinguished the fire, which was contained to the camper.
At 8:32 a.m. to Consolidated Telecommunications Co., 1102 Madison St. for a fire alarm. Crews were canceled en route.
At 1:07 a.m. to Consolidated Telecommunications Co., 1102 Madison St. for a fire alarm. Crews were canceled en route.

Friday, Aug. 12

At 8:01 p.m. to the 12000 block of Savannah Oak Drive for a fire alarm. Upon investigation, it was determined to be unfounded.

By Dispatch staff report

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Brainerd firefighters respond to calls

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