Elim Rehab and care center

Fargo Fire Department Determines Cause of Elim Fire

The void space along with other attic areas did not contain sprinklers.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Fire Department has determined the fire that ravaged Elim Rehab and Care Center on January 23 was caused by an overheated electrical component. The fire started within the attic space above a childcare classroom. The void space along with other attic areas did not contain sprinklers allowing the fire to spread quickly. Elim residents were moved to…

Rebuilding After Fire Will Take a Minimum of One Year

It's been one week since a fire broke out at Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Repairs at a Fargo nursing home will take much longer than expected. It’s been one week since a fire broke out at Elim Rehab and Care Center on South University Drive. The care center will close during construction. They are giving each resident $100 to help them purchase new items that may have gotten left behind. Those…

Elim Rehab and Care Center Recovering from Fire

A plan to provide a variety of options for the staff members is in the works.

FARGO, N.D.–Staff and residents at Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo are recovering from the fire that ravaged the building on January 23. Officials at the center released an update on Tuesday regarding the whereabouts of the residents and plans for the staff. The assisted living offices located at the back of the campus have become the temporary base…

Fire damages Fargo’s Elim Rehab and Care Center

The fire started in the attic and spread through the roof. There were no injuries.

FARGO, N.D. — Around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Fargo Fire Department responded to a call at Elim Rehab and Care Center. “Crews when they arrived, they had heavy smoke,” Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen said. “The fire doors activated, the sprinklers system activated. We believe that that was helpful to holding it in place to where it was at.”…