Fire

Early-Morning Fire Destroys Two Businesses in Downtown Perham

Suds and Make Me Wine were the two businesses displaced by the inferno

PERHAM, Minn. — An early–morning fire destroyed two businesses right in the heart of downtown Perham. Around 5:45 this morning, Perham firefighters responded to reports of smoke at 145 1st Avenue South. When they arrived, they encountered a full–blown blaze with the potential to engulf the entire block. “We knew that with the conditions and how downtown laid, and with these…

Fire Evacuates Moorhead Apartment Complex

It was at 3208 9th Street South in Moorhead

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Just before noon, a 12-plex apartment building in Moorhead was forced to evacuate due to a fire. It was contained to one unit but firefighters say there is smoke damage to the rest of the building. No one in that unit was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. Twelve Moorhead firefighters,…

Four Apartments Damaged after Early Morning Fire in Moorhead

Five residents and two pets are being temporarily housed with the help of the American Red Cross

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Five Moorhead residents are looking for new homes after their apartment building in south Moorhead caught on fire. When Freddy Davis heard neighbors running and knocking on doors in the Ridgewood Place II apartment complex (1211 34th Street Circle, Moorhead) around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning, he knew something wasn’t right. “Next thing you know, I’m drinking my coffee,…

Early Morning Fire Damages Moorhead Apartment

Shortly after 4:30 a.m., crews responded to 1211 34th Street Circle. A second alarm was soon called and Fargo fire crews also responded.

Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – Crews battled an early morning fire at a south Moorhead apartment building. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., crews responded to 1211 34th Street Circle. A second alarm was soon called and Fargo fire crews also responded. KFGO’s Don Haney is on scene and will have more information when it becomes available. The Salvation Army and American Red…

West Fargo Bedroom Fire Spreads to Attic

It started just before 11 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A bedroom fire spreads to the attic, causing significant damage to a house in West Fargo. The fire department got the call right before 11:00 this morning. The fire started in the back bedroom of the house and vented through the attic, causing damage to the roof. Firefighters covered the family’s belongings with tarps to ensure no…

Couch Fire Causes $1,500 In Damage At Fargo Apartment Complex

The fire was reported just before three o'clock Sunday afternoon at 123 Roberts Street North

FARGO, ND — A couch on fire caused quite a mess at a downtown Fargo apartment building. The fire was reported just before three o’clock Sunday afternoon at 123 Roberts Street North. The couch fire set off two sprinklers in the unit of the 62-unit building causing water to flow from the fourth floor to the third and second floors. Water…

Early Morning Fire Results in Heavy Smoke Damage to Lidgerwood Market

Firefighters say the building is a complete loss due to the smoke damage

LIDGERWOOD, N.D. — Around 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters from Lidgerwood and Hankinson converged on the Lidgerwood Market after reports of smoke in the building. Fighting through layers of false ceilings and compartments, firefighters found the fire stopped itself before it could spread further. “It just starved itself from oxygen. It didn’t have enough to really get itself going, which I don’t…

Fire Starts in Insulation Truck in Fargo

Fire crews responded around 1:30 this afternoon to put out the truck on fire

FARGO, N.D. — Fire crews in Fargo respond to a truck filled with insulation that started on fire. The truck was parked in front of 2542 West Country Club Drive South. When firefighters arrived, they say the body of the box van was heavily involved in fire. The box of the vehicle was full of insulation that continued to smolder…

Fire Causes Nearly $60,000 in Damage to Grand Forks Home

The residents were not home and there were no injuries

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Shortly after 2:30 this afternoon, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a single family home fire at 2002 4th Avenue North. When fire crews got to the home, there were flames and smoke coming out of the windows on the first floor. They were able to put out the fire in ten minutes, but there’s…

House And Garage Lost In Fire South of Grafton

Crews from Minto and Grafton responded to the fire

WARSAW, N.D. — Firefighters spent hours battling a fire that destroyed a house and garage in Warsaw, south of Grafton. Crews from Minto and Grafton responded to the fire. They remained on scene through the afternoon putting out hot spots. Two adults and several children got out safely. The parents were trying to put out the fire when crews arrived on…