FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire Department is encouraging the community to participate in the 100th annual National Fire Prevention Week. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the campaign is about practicing exit drills in your home with your loved ones so you know your two ways out. He says this practice is vital to make sure you know your…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — Most tenants of a 52-unit apartment in south Fargo were displaced after a fire Sunday afternoon. The fire, at The West Winds Apartments on 42nd Street South, south of 32nd Avenue, broke out at about 3 o’clock.Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the first arriving crews reported smoke and flames on the balconies of three units on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Firefighters are called to three dumpster fires within 30 minutes in downtown Fargo. Crews responded to the first fire at around 3:30 a.m. near 12th Street and 1st Avenue North. They were then sent to another dumpster fire in the 800 block of NP avenue. That fire extended into a former lumber store causing more damage….
FARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital. The body of the second victim was found during a search of the house. The identities of the victims have not been released….
FARGO, N.D. — A fire October 11 at a 24-unit north Fargo apartment building was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials on a third flood balcony. That is the finding of Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson. He says the fire moved from the balcony into the building and attic space. Damage is estimated at $850,000. Strong winds helped fuel the three…
FARGO, N.D. — Four animals die in a Fargo apartment fire where no one was home. It broke out at 219 12th Street South around 12:30 Monday afternoon. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the fire was in the kitchen of a 3rd floor unit. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate the pets. Two people were displaced due to the fire. Damage is…
FARGO (KFGO) – The Intersection of 5th St N and 2nd Ave N is closed until further notice due to exterior panels that have fallen from Radisson Hotel, 201 5 St N. Expected high winds raise the concern that additional panels may become loose and fall. Be aware of falling debris in the area. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says it…
