Fire in operating room at Fairview Southdale hospital, Edina MN


A hot tool ignited a drape in operating room 20 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. The fire was put out before responders arrived and there was no ongoing danger.
Audio|Source: Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Engine 1. Fall.
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At 9-8, and the half-street in the half-street and third C's Avenue South.
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We received a call from Fairview Southdale Security, as well as the alarm company.
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Security stating that it was just a hot tool that touched the drape and caught it on fire, but everything is out and nothing is needed at this time.
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I told him you were still en route, and he said, if you want to respond, it was operating room number 20.
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Location mentioned:
Near France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
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