Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of Apple Valley Hayes Community Center
Published: September 11, 2026
APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Firefighters quickly brought a fire under control Friday afternoon after heavy black smoke and flames were reported coming from the roof of the Apple Valley Hayes Community Center.
Apple Valley firefighters, police officers and Allina Health medics were dispatched around 3:25 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, to the community center in the 14000 block of Hayes Road. Initial reports indicated heavy black smoke, and flames were visible coming from the building's roof on the far northeast portion.
The response was upgraded to a second alarm at approximately 3:26 p.m., just minutes after the initial dispatch. The upgrade prompted a callback for additional Apple Valley Fire Department personnel to respond. Firefighters encountered strong winds while working to contain the blaze but quickly gained control of the fire. Crews reported the fire was out at approximately 3:47 p.m., about 22 minutes after the initial call.
Based on preliminary information from the scene, the fire appears to have been contained to a section of the building's roof. The extent of any additional damage to the community center was not immediately known. No one was reported in the building, as it is currently vacant while crews remodel it, and construction workers were said to have already left for the day.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Limitless Media News is reaching out to the Apple Valley Fire Department for additional information, including what may have caused the fire, the extent of the damage, and whether the building will be affected by the incident. This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Written by: Will Wight
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