Fire

Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges Speaks Out

He says he was at a friend's house when the fire happened

FARGO, N.D. — 44–year–old Sheldon Davis was arrested on charges of murder and arson the day the body of 52–year–old Denise Anderson was found in an apartment on 12th Street North. Police say there were traumatic injuries on her that weren’t from the fire. “The only thing I can say is I wasn’t there,” Davis said. When asked if he knew…

Neighbors React to North Fargo Murder and Arson Case

One neighbor moved onto the street the day of the fire

FARGO, N.D. — Police identify the woman who was murdered in a North Fargo apartment that was on fire Thursday morning as 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Neighbor Tom Nygren moved onto the street the day of the fire. “I just came off break at work yesterday and first night there and the whole street’s blocked off, had no clue what was…

Woman Killed in North Fargo Apartment Identified

Firefighters knocked the flames down in 20 minutes

UPDATE: Fargo Police have identified the victim of a North Fargo apartment fire as 52-year-old Denise Anderson of Fargo.   UPDATE: A man is arrested after a woman is found dead in a north Fargo apartment. 44-year-old Sheldon Davis is being held on murder and arson charges. “The female had injuries that were not caused by fire or smoke. Traumatic…

Mapleton Shed Fire Produces 15-20 Ft. Flames

MAPLETON, N.D. – Firefighters respond to a shed fully-engulfed in flames in Mapleton. It happened around 3:00 Thursday afternoon. The smoke could be seen from our tower camera here in Fargo. Mapleton Fire Department says crews were able to put the fire out within 10 minutes and flames did not spread to any of the houses nearby. The heat from…

Fatal Storage Unit Fire Ruled Accidental

Fargo Police Department says it appears the man was living inside

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police Department is calling a fatal storage unit fire accidental. The early Sunday morning fire killed 58–year–old Jonathan Liles of Fargo. It happened at 1725 1st Avenue North. Firefighters had the fire out in ten minutes and then discovered the man’s body. Police say it appears Liles was living in the storage unit. Categories: Local News,…

Firefighters Battle Massive Fire At Apartment Complex In 90 Degree Heat

No injuries are reported

Courtesy: GoFundMeMANDAN, ND — Firefighters battling a large apartment fire in Mandan in sweltering heat. Crews were called this afternoon to the fire at the 42-unit apartment near Mandan Middle School. The roof of the structure is gone. No injuries are reported. Several cats have been found alive in the building. Deputy Mandan Police Chief Lori Flaten says firefighters were…

Guests Evacuated After Water Heater Starts On Fire At Days Inn

Days Inn operators tell us the sprinkler system put the fire out and it didn't spread

FARGO, ND — A fire scare at Days Inn & Suites near Hector International Airport in Fargo. A water heater malfunctioned and started on fire. Guests were evacuated while fire crews were called to the hotel around 4 Sunday afternoon. Days Inn operators tell us the sprinkler system put the fire out and it didn’t spread. The hotel is without…

Numerous Dumpster Fires Reported In Downtown Fargo Overnight

A single crew extinguished all of the dumpster fires before they caused any damage to nearby buildings and vehicles.

FARGO, ND — Fargo firefighters responded to a string of dumpster fires overnight Sunday in the downtown area. There were two dumpster fires near 1st Avenue North and Broadway at 2:30 a.m., a third dumpster fire near 20 8th Street South at 2:52 a.m., and a fourth dumpster fire near 404 8th Street South at 3:00 a.m. A single crew…

Pilot Spots Fire From The Air In Polk County

The shed was fully engulfed and a total loss.

POLK CO., MN — An airplane pilot spotted a fire from the air in Polk County on Saturday. He told the sheriff’s office that it appeared a shed was on fire near County 1, about 3 miles west of Fertile. The fire department found the fire at 42170 150th Avenue Southwest in Liberty Township. The shed was fully engulfed and…

UPDATE: Firefighters Spend 16 Hours Putting Out Grain Elevator Fire at West Fargo’s Busch Agricultural Resources

there's no word on if anyone was injured or what caused the blaze

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Firefighters are still battling a grain elevator fire that started at 4:00 this morning in West Fargo. The fire is at Busch Agricultural Resources on Main Avenue. There’s no word yet on what caused the blaze. Flames consumed the northern portion of the roof as firefighters used a ladder truck to fight them. Firefighters extinguished the…