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Mid America Steel Fire
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Former Mid America Steel building fire was intentionally set

The downtown Fargo fire started Monday evening and burned for hours
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…
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Fire in Mooreton Leaves Building and Everything Inside Unsalvageable

The building initially caught fire yesterday afternoon and was contained to the attic, but rekindled at around 7 this morning
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MOORETON, N.D– A fire in Mooreton, North Dakota that started Monday in a large farm shop has been put out, but the building is no longer standing. The building initially caught fire Monday afternoon and was contained to the attic, but rekindled at around 7 Tuesday morning. The high winds fueled the fire, and the building eventually collapsed leaving vehicles, antiques…
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Massive 3G Ventures Warehouse Fire In Grand Forks Classified As “Undetermined”

The fire marshal's report says one possible cause was the failure of electrical equipment being used in the building
TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A massive fire last Tuesday night at the 3G Ventures warehouse in Grand Forks has been classified as undetermined. The fire marshal’s investigation was hampered by the structural condition of the building and the excessive amount of damage. High definition images of the building were taken with a drone but the exact cause of the fire could…
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Fargo Firefighter Named State Fire Marshal

Doug Nelson Will Replace Jeff Huber Who Resigned Last April
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota has a new State Fire Marshal and he’s from Fargo. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has appointed Doug Nelson to replace Jeff Huber who resigned last April. Nelson has been a firefighter since 2002 and has most recently served as a fire inspector and investigator with the Fargo Fire Department. He was recommended by a committee…
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Fatal Fire In Alexandria, Minnesota

The call came in shortly before 5:00 a.m., this morning.
Site Staff,

MINNNEAPOLIS, MN – Two people have died in a mobile home fire in Alexandria, Minnesota. The call came in shortly before 5:00 a.m., this morning. Smoke and flames were visible when police arrived. First responders were told that there may be two people inside the home. The victims were found in a back bedroom. The cause is under investigation by the…
Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Future of Baer Poultry Uncertain After Chicken Barn Fire

Investigators Are Still Searching For The Cause
TJ Nelson,

LAKE PARK, Minn. — The owner of Baer Poultry, which lost a chicken barn to fire on Sunday, says he’s unsure of the business’s future. Crews stayed overnight and into the day to make sure all flames were completely out. Officials say embers traveling from the wind is a concern. The barn was insured and staff says the focus is…
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House is Lost After Fire Crews Are Called Out for a Second Time

Initial Fire Happened Saturday Afternoon
TJ Nelson,

Casselton fire crews were called back to a house in Wheatland that initially started on fire on Saturday afternoon. Crews returned around 5:30 Sunday morning and found the house fully engulfed in flames. It’s believed some material that was smoldering deep in the insulation reignited the fire. The fire marshal had determined that the initial fire, reported around noon on…
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Neighbors Near Warren Fiberglass Plant Describe Home Evacuation

Neighbors near the Nordic Fiberglass Plant had to leave their homes Wednesday night after it caught fire, spreading smoke through the neighborhood
Site Staff,

Some of those who were evacuated from their homes say the fire came as a surprise to the quiet town. People say they didn’t know what they might find when they were allowed to return to their homes. The streets surrounding the Nordic Fiberglass Plant in Warren have returned to their usual quiet hum. “The only other thing that happened…