Roofer's open flame caused blaze at Burnsville townhouse, officials say

Updated: November 11, 2009 - 8:51 PM

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Open flame used by a roofing contractor was the cause of a fire at a Burnsville townhouse complex, authorities said Wednesday.

Burnsville fire officials have linked the blaze, on the 12200 block of Dakota County Road 11, to the flame used on a combustible roof material, according to a statement from Burnsville police.

The fire was reported about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. No one was hurt, but it heavily damaged two townhouses and four others were temporarily uninhabitable.

It rekindled about 6 a.m. Wednesday and was put out before anything else was damaged.

The Red Cross was helping a family of four and a single adult after the fire. The townhouse residents, owners and utilities are working to restore services.

VINCE TUSS