March 27 – When a partial roof collapse occurred earlier this month (March 14) at the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth, Minnesota Task Force 2 was called in to assist the Duluth Fire Department. Twenty three members of the team responded when Task Force 2 was activated by the Minnesota State Duty Officer. Task Force 2 consists of personnel from the Duluth, Virginia, and Minnesota Air National Guard 148th fire departments. Members receive extensive training in building construction, types of collapses, and shoring techniques. No injuries were reported. Extensive repair work at the mall is now underway.
