St. Paul Fire Department Responds to Blaze at NPI Tool and Dye on Prior Avenue
A fire erupted at NPI Tool and Dye located on Prior Avenue in St. Paul. Fire crews are actively engaged in combating the exterior blaze and are investigating potential internal spread within the building, particularly after windows failed. The incident, reported in an industrial and commercial zone on Prior Avenue, has garnered significant attention from residents in both St. Paul and neighboring Minneapolis. Visual evidence, including videos and social media posts from the vicinity, shows a substantial plume of dark and gray smoke emanating from the site, accompanied by the presence of multiple emergency vehicles. The St. Paul Fire Department's most recent official update, issued around 3:43 PM CDT on Sunday, confirmed that firefighters were addressing the exterior fire. As of the latest reports, the department has not disclosed the cause of the fire or provided specific details regarding the extent of the damage incurred.