UPDATE: Northern Metal Recycling A Total Loss After Fire

Crews are currently fighting a defensive fire to isolate and stabilize the building.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-UPDATE 5:10PM 12/27/21) —  West Fargo Fire Department has put out a fire at Northern Metal Recycling, 654 9th Street NW.

They say it was out around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon and the building is considered to be a total loss.

The cause of the fire is under further investigation.

**ORIGINAL STORY BELOW**

West Fargo, ND (KVRR) – West Fargo Firefighters are on the scene of a two alarm blaze at this hour.

They were called out around Noon to Northern Metal Recycling, 654 9th Street NW, for a structure fire.

Crews are currently fighting a defensive fire to isolate and stabilize the building.

The public is asked to stay away from that area of the city.

We’ll have more tonight on KVRR Local News at Six.