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Investigation into Fargo apartment garage fire follows nearby garage fire

August 14, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire damaged at least two garages at an apartment complex at 901 42nd Street South in Fargo. One vehicle was destroyed in the blaze reported just before midnight Sunday. The fire was put out quickly. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation. Fire Department Battalion Chief Lee Soeth says a similar fire occurred recently at…

Fireplace embers lead to small fire in south Fargo

February 20, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A small fire at a south Fargo home Monday was sparked by a fireplace. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. firefighters were called to 1819 19th St. South. Embers from the fireplace spread to some of the floor joists, where the fire smoldered for awhile. No one was hurt. Damage estimates were not immediately available. Categories: Local News, North…

No serious injuries in south Fargo apartment fire

December 21, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Fire Department battled a blaze just after 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Block 32 Apartments near Scheels Home and Hardware. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson said crews responded on a report of smoke coming from an apartment in the building at 1360 32nd St. S. After finding smoke in the hallway on the third floor,…

Man who used gasoline to light charcoal grill hospitalized

May 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO (KVRR) – A man in Fargo was injured after pouring gasoline on a charcoal grill that was believed to be out. The incident happened Monday afternoon in the 600 block of Santa Cruz Drive South in Fargo. Fire department crews got the fire out soon after arriving on scene. The 35-year-old man was taken to the hospital by Sanford…

Fargo & West Fargo Fire Departments hold 10-Week Recruit Training Academy

"We have a total of six fighters going through this 10 week recruit class. Five from Fargo and one from West Fargo."

March 8, 2021

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo and West Fargo firefighters are joining forces for a recruit training academy. “We are lucky enough to partner with Fargo in the recruit class. We have a total of six fighters going through this 10 week recruit class. Five from Fargo and one from West Fargo,” West Fargo Fire Dept. Training Chief Matt Berg said….

West Fargo man cited for reckless endangerment following crash in Fargo

January 29, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A man who lost control of the car he was driving will be cited for reckless endangerment and distracted driving. Fargo Police say shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a crash in the 1400 block of 13 Avenue South. Witnesses told officers the vehicle was traveling east on 13 Ave. at a high rate of…

Building fire prompts road closure near Hector International airport

"Windy conditions were really pushing the smoke across 40th Avenue, so that's why we kind of had to close the road down."

December 21, 2020

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. — Firefighters respond to a two alarm fire in North Fargo. Around 12:30 PM Monday the department was notified by a passerby the two part storage building on the 28 hundred block of 40th Avenue North had smoke coming out of it. Once fire officials arrived, they quickly cleared out the area to assess the damage, prompting them…

Fargo Fire Department looking for firefighters

November 18, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Fire Department needs firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 4. Candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and have completed 60 college semester hours in any subject. Firefighters must also obtain national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician within the first year of employment For…

Police on patrol encounters structure fire

Building and contents were left significantly damaged.

October 31, 2020

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. — Fire crews respond to a building fire in Fargo just after three this morning. Firefighters were called to the corner of Fourth Avenue and 40th Street South by a Fargo police officer who noticed smoke coming from a vent on the roof. Crews noticed heavy smoke had taken over the west side of the Rusco Window company…

Mobile Home Catches Fire, Shoots Flames

Flames were shooting out of the windows and the back doors according to neighbors and firefighters.

January 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A mobile home at the Riviera Heights Mobile Home Park caught fire early Thursday morning. That fire began at 7:15 AM and took 15 minutes to extinguish, and 15 firefighters to fight the blaze. Flames were shooting out of the windows and the back doors according to neighbors and firefighters. The cold weather and snow did hinder…