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Second fire at former Mid America Steel building ruled intentional

Fargo Police Department releases surveillance pictures from the Sunday night fire

April 13, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the second fire at the former Mid America Steel building was also intentionally set. Fargo police have released these surveillance pictures from the scene Sunday night, in hopes of identifying the people or the vehicle. You can text your tip and keyword FARGOPD to 847411 or call their Investigations Unit….

Red Flag Warning makes for dangerous fire conditions

"That red flag warning is really a big deal because if you have a fire start wind like today will just set it off and spread it right down the pasture and right down the field."

March 29, 2021

Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Due to dry conditions A red flag warning has been issued throughout North Dakota and Western Minnesota. “That red flag warning is really a big deal because if you have a fire start wind like today will just set it off and spread it right down the pasture and right down the field,”Fargo Fire…

Fargo firefighter injured while responding to apartment building fire

March 27, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire Department says a firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries while responding to an apartment building fire at 2821 8th Street North. Fire crews were called out at 11:57 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, they found the fire in a wall near the north entrance with smoke throughout the building. Since the fire…

Former Mid America Steel building fire was intentionally set

The downtown Fargo fire started Monday evening and burned for hours

March 24, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department says a downtown fire that burned for hours was intentionally set. It broke out Monday night around 7:00 at the former Mid America Steel building. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the department is working with the Fargo Police Department on the investigation and are looking for the person or persons responsible. Firefighters say…

Fire heavily damages Fargo apartment building

February 10, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fire heavily damaged an apartment building Tuesday night in Fargo. Firefighters were called to 711 10th Ave. N. at around 9:45 p.m. Crews made their way into the basement where they encountered heavy smoke and fire. The fire was under control within 15 minutes. Several apartments were occupied at the time of the fire. Everyone inside was able…

Water Main Break 300 Block Of Np Fargo Kfgo Photo

Water main break in downtown Fargo under repair

February 8, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — The bitter cold is not only dangerous, but It also causes havoc with lots of things…including water mains. There was a large water main break on the north side of NP Avenue in the 300 block in downtown Fargo. A passerby reported the flowing water bubbling up from the break shortly before 4 a.m. Monday. Fire…

Firefighters respond to chimney fire

1245 9th Street North, Fargo

January 31, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A man out walking his dog notices fire coming from the roof of a house in the 12 hundred block of 9th street north in Fargo. He called 911 and notified the people living inside. Fargo firefighters responding a little after 8 o’clock Saturday night. They found the source of the fire on the second floor inside…

Investigation Continues Into Three-Alarm Fire That destroys Antique Filled Building

Cause of fire is still pending investigation

December 6, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The building at 1420 First Avenue North is destroyed due to the three alarm fire Saturday, but last evening the scene looked much different. “Were going to be on scene here for quite a while. There is a lot of content, a lot of stuff inside the building right now and that is kind of proven to…

Fargo Fire Department responds to three-alarm structure fire

The cause of the incident is still unknown

December 5, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — A fire leaves a former furniture restoration business filled with smoke as firefighters rush to prevent the blaze from spreading. Fargo fire crews responded to the call at 1420 First Avenue North at around 3 p.m. Once they arrived, they saw fire coming out of the building prompting them to sound a second alarm for more help….

Firefighters Answer The Call To Help Battle Wildfires On The West Coast

Wildfires in Oregon have burned at least 1 million acres and destroyed at least two thousand homes

September 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Fargo Fire Department/FacebookFARGO, N.D. — Firefighters from across North Dakota and Minnesota headed to Oregon this week to help fight wildfires. The City of Fargo put out a brief video explaining how four of its members answered the governor’s call for assistance. “After reviewing the request Gov. Burgum signed the authorization that allowed North Dakota resources to travel to…