Inver Grove Heights, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A man died Sunday afternoon after being pulled from a burning apartment at the Lake Cove Village complex in Inver Grove Heights. Fire crews responded around 12:05 p.m. to reports of a structure fire near Babcock Trail and Audubon Avenue.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and zero visibility inside the building. They located an unresponsive male inside one of the units and removed him from the apartment. Emergency medical teams initiated life-saving measures, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The fire was contained to a single unit, and no other injuries were reported. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending family notification.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Division, with assistance from local officials. Investigators have indicated that the fire does not appear to be intentional.
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Did you know?
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The Lake Cove Village Apartments are located in Dakota County, Minnesota, and have been part of the Inver Grove Heights community for several decades.
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The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department collaborates with neighboring departments, such as South Metro Fire, to respond to emergencies and ensure public safety.
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The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Division is responsible for investigating fires and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations across the state.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.