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Sprinkler System Helps Firefighters Keep Fargo Garage Fire Under Control

The fire appeared to have started on a stovetop in the garage and it didn't spread into the house

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A fire sprinkler system has helped fight a second fire in the same neighborhood in eight days. Fargo firefighters responded to a garage fire in a row building with eight homes at 4648 44th Avenue South in the noon hour Monday. Crews arrived to find a fire sprinkler had gone off and was keeping the fire…

Fire Investigators Release Cause Behind Fire that Destroyed Popular Battle Lake Business

Fire crews were called in just before 3 a.m. but the flames were already through the roof

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The cause of the fire at a popular restaurant near Battle Lake has been ruled “accidental”. The State Fire Marshal says a dropped or discarded lit cigarette ignited combustible material under a ramp on the east side of Elmer’s Texas Bar-B-Q. The owner, Rodger Heaton, lived in the basement of the business and was able to…

Deck Fire From Propane Gas

Firefighters saw that a propane gas grill was involved in the deck fire that expanded to the exterior of the home

September 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Firefighters were called out to a house on San Juan Drive South just after midnight after reports of a fire. A neighbor called officials after discovering the deck was on fire and attempted to extinguish the fire with one of the people living in the house. Firefighters saw that a propane gas grill was involved in…

Eighteen People Homeless After Apartment Fire in Wahpeton

An Apartment Fire Leaves Eighteen People Without a Place to Call Home

September 8, 2017

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WAHPETON, N.D. — Eighteen people in Wahpeton are homeless after a devastating fire ravaged an apartment complex that left six apartments gutted. Luan Nguyen’s apartment at 1702 9th Street North in Wahpeton may still be standing, but he can’t go inside the place he calls home. “It sucks because now, just getting off work I want to sit and relax…

State Fire Marshal Investigating Structure Fires Near Mahnomen

The sheriff says the buildings had not been used for over 10 years and had no power

September 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — Suspicious fires at two unoccupied buildings near Mahnomen are under investigation. The structures were engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived Monday afternoon. They were located 12 miles east of Mahnomen on Highway 200 and both were destroyed. The sheriff says the buildings had not been used for over 10 years and had no power. The state…

Pine Ridge Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Patrol Car Rifle, Firing at Officers

Authorities say the woman, identified as Connie Wilson, was handcuffed in the back seat of a patrol car

September 4, 2017

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PINE RIDGE, SD — A Pine Ridge woman is facing assault charges after she grabbed a rifle in the back of a police car and allegedly tried to shoot at officers. Authorities say the woman, identified as Connie Wilson, was handcuffed in the back seat of a patrol car. Officers say she was being detained while responding to a…

Dilworth Officers Arrive In Texas With Donations For Harvey Victims

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September 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ARANSAS PASS, TX — Two members of the Dilworth Police Department have made it to Texas with two trailers full of supplies. They arrived in Aransas Pass around 10:30 Saturday night according to a Facebook post and they went to work unloading all of the supplies donated by people back home. They noted that the police and fire department is…

Popular Battle Lake Restaurant Goes Up in Flames

These pictures and video are courtesy of Sam Humann

September 1, 2017

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BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The owner of a popular restaurant near Battle Lake escaped his basement apartment after flames ravaged through the business in an early morning fire. These pictures and video are courtesy of Sam Humann. Rodger Heaton, an owner of Elmer’s Texas Barbecue on State Highway 78 north of Battle Lake, woke up to smoke in his apartment…

Homeowner Dies in House Fire Near Bemidji

Firefighters got inside the home and found the body of 56-year-old Erich Schissel

September 1, 2017

Site Staff,

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — A man is dead after a mobile home became engulfed in flames about 20 miles northwest of Bemidji. Authorities were called to the fire just before 6:00 Thursday morning at the Buzzle Township. When they arrived, they say neighbors were trying to put out the flames with garden hoses. Firefighters got inside the home and…

Battle Lake Area Restaurant Destroyed By Fire

The State Fire Marshall’s office will be on scene today to investigate.

September 1, 2017

Site Staff,

Otter Tail County, MN — Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, north of Battle Lake, was lost to fire early Friday. The building, on State Hwy. 78, is a complete loss. The owner, Rodger Heaton, who lived in a basement apartment of the business was awoken by a loud noise. He saw smoke all around, and made his way out of the building…