UPDATE: potato warehouse destroyed by fire in Hoople, ND

HOOPLE, N.D. (KVRR 8pm UPDATE) — A warehouse full of potatoes has been destroyed by fire in Hoople, North Dakota, about an hour north of Grand Forks.

Walsh County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in just after noon.

Firefighters from Hoople, Park River, Edinburg and Crystal fire departments responded.

Most crews left the scene after 6 p.m.

The fire continues to smolder, and will for awhile, according to Hoople Fire Department Chief Aaron Larman.

The cause is under investigation.

**ORIGINAL STORY BELOW**

Firefighters are called out to a warehouse on fire in Hoople, North Dakota.

Walsh County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in just after noon.

As of 3 p.m., a deputy on scene said the south wall of the warehouse was engulfed in flames.

Fire crews had to pause momentarily while electricity and propane were shut off to the building.

There is no word on what started that fire.