COOKING FIRES

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Minnesota News, Moorhead

Cigarettes leading cause of fire deaths in Minnesota last year

Hami Arain,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Many of the 70 fire deaths in Minnesota last year were the result of lifestyle and behavioral decisions. According to Interim State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson, unattended cooking is the number-one cause of all fires. However, the leading cause of fatal fires is related to cigarette use. According to Swenson, some victims went to bed…
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Busy 2016 for the West Fargo Fire Department

Even though the department responded to more than 400 service calls, there were zero deaths or injuries
TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Fire Department had its busiest year ever in 2016. The department responded to 406 calls for service. There were zero fire deaths or injuries last year. Fire officials say the most frequent type of fire in 2016 was attributed to cooking fires. West Fargo Fire is staffed by 49 volunteer firefighters, a full-time…