Eveleth (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling incident on Friday morning, the facade of the historic Essling Apartments at the corner of Adams Avenue and Jones Street in Eveleth, Minnesota, collapsed, leading to the evacuation of residents and a significant emergency response.
The collapse occurred around 11:00 a.m., prompting immediate action from multiple fire departments, including those from Eveleth, Fayal Township, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Central Lakes, Clinton, and Biwabik Township. Ambulance services from Eveleth and Biwabik were also on standby. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
Five residents have been displaced due to the incident and are receiving assistance from the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross. The area surrounding the three-story building has been cordoned off, and streets are closed as a precautionary measure.
A structural engineer is set to assess the building to determine the cause of the facade’s failure and evaluate the overall integrity of the structure.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Dense smoke from wildfires in eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba is currently affecting air quality in northwest Minnesota, including the Eveleth area.
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The National Weather Service advises limiting outdoor activities during periods of thick smoke, expected to persist through early afternoon.
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency anticipates 12 to 16 days of wildfire smoke impacts this summer, along with several days of unhealthy ozone levels.