A man was pulled from a burning home early Wednesday in north Minneapolis and later died, authorities said.
The home in the 1400 block of Barnes Place, apparently abandoned, was reported on fire at about 12:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department.
The man was found unconscious on the first floor and was pronounced dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center, said Assistant Fire Chief Cherie Penn.
While the victim’s identity was not released and his association with the home yet to be explained, Penn said that her department wants citizens to "contact law enforcement if they see any evidence of trespassing at vacant properties in their neighborhoods."
Two firefighters also were hurt when they fell through a first-floor hole into the basement, Penn said. The injuries are considered minor.
The flames were out by about 1:30 a.m. There is no word yet on how the fire started.
