Fargo Fire

Fireworks keep Fargo Police & Fire busy overnight

Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Fireworks calls have kept the Fargo Fire and Police Departments busy on the 4th of July. Firefighters responded to 15 fires. At least 12 of the fires were fireworks-related.  Two fires were grass fires; three fires were dumpster fires; one was a wood chip fire; and, nine were structure fires. The one fire that caused significant…

Fargo strip mall fire was intentionally set

FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a large portion of a Fargo strip mall last month was intentionally set. The May 11 fire at 3242 20th St. South tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse. No one was seriously injured.  One firefighter had minor injuries. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says Fargo Police are conducting a criminal investigation….

Fargo strip mall fire caused $1.25 million in damage

FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a portion of a south Fargo strip mall earlier this month caused an estimated $1.25 million in damages. The fire at 3242 20th St. S. tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse in the Southpointe Business Park. No one was seriously injured in the May 11 fire.  One firefighter sustained minor injuries….

Two alarm fire in South Fargo

FARGO, ND — Fargo firefighters are on the scene of a two alarm fire. They were called to 6126 24th Street South around 7 a.m. Tuesday. The homeowners got out safely. It took firefighters about ten minutes to put out the fire.  A cause is under investigation. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fargo Fire, investigation, two alarm

Camper in Fargo is destroyed after it catches on fire

There was no one inside of the camper at the time.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At around 1:30 p.m., fire crews respond to 437 23rd Street South of reports of a camper fire. Officials say when crews arrived on scene, a camper in between two homes was fully engulfed. They say there was also a possible explosion. Officials say the fire was controlled within a couple of minutes. There was no…

Firefighters in the metro ring the bell for the Salvation Army

This year they will be ringing bells at 26 kettles throughout the community.

FARGO-MOORHEAD –  Fargo-Moorhead firefighters take part in the annual ‘Ring the Bell’ fundraiser to raise money for the Salvation Army. Every year off duty Firefighters compete with law enforcement and realtors to see who can raise the most money. This year they will be ringing bells at 26 kettles throughout the community. Bruce Anderson with the Fargo fire department has…

Firefighters respond to shed fire in North Fargo

Crews were dispatched to 3507 1st avenue North around 1:30 on Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department was on scene for a shed that caught on fire in a North Fargo backyard. The department was dispatched to 3507 1st avenue North around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. They say a man working near the shed was trying to light a propane heater. The heater produced a flash, which caused the fire to…

Fargo Fire Dept. recruiting new members to its team

The fire department is looking to hire four to five new firefighters/EMTs to the team by the spring of 2021

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Deparment is recruiting for the position of firefighter/EMT. In order to apply, you must be 18 or older, have completed at least 60 college credits, have a valid drivers license, be of sound mental and physical health and have the ability to understand written and spoken English. Eligible candidates will undergo a written test,…