VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Firefighters in Burnsville were called to two separate incidents Saturday evening, November 8, 2025, including a garage fire at an apartment complex and a vehicle fire that temporarily closed a highway ramp.
Around 7:35 p.m., Burnsville Fire crews were dispatched to the Southwind Village Apartments in the 15200 block of Greenhaven Drive for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire in the garage area of one of the buildings, prompting an immediate upgrade to a structure fire at 7:38 p.m. This upgrade brought mutual aid from neighboring departments, including Lakeville Fire, Apple Valley Fire, and Savage Fire, to help battle the blaze and ensure all residents were safe.
Burnsville officials tell us residents were evacuated due to smoke/fumes, but no injuries were reported. Witnesses reported to us that a burnt mattress was present, though officials have not confirmed whether it was the source of the blaze. Burnsville officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
