Authorities investigate cause of apartment fire

Published 9:25 am Wednesday, November 9, 2016

BURNSVILLE — Authorities are trying to determine what caused a fire at an apartment building in Burnsville that displaced dozens of people.

Firefighters responded to the Pines of Burnsville Apartments about 1 a.m. Tuesday. Residents of 36 units were helped outside, and no injuries were reported.

The building was heavily damaged, with part of the roof falling in.

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The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are helping displaced residents.