House Fire

Several structures destroyed by fire in central Minnesota

MILTONA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) –  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon near Miltona, north of Alexandria, Minnesota. The homeowner says the house was evacuated after he noticed smoke and flames around 3:45 p.m. When deputies arrived on scene, they say a shed, car port and SUV were already destroyed, and the west side of the…

Four displaced after house fire in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Four people are displaced after a house fire in Wahpeton over the weekend. The Wahpeton Fire Department was called around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 to 1801 4th Street North. When firefighters arrived, they could see flames coming from the home. Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says firefighters, ambulance crews and Wahpeton Police were on scene…

Homeowner contacted police a day after house fire for suspected burglary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hours after a twin home in southwest Fargo caught fire on Saturday night, the homeowner reported to police that someone was trying to break in. At around 8 on Sunday night, officers responded to the report of a possible suspicious vehicle near the residence in the 5100 block of 48th Avenue South. The homeowner stated that…

Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Fargo Home

No-one was injured, but it may be a long while before the home is once again habitable.

FARGO, N.D. – Officials are thankful that harm was only done to a structure after a blaze damaged the second floor of a home at 737 2nd St. N. The fire department was dispatched on Friday, December 13, at 9:03 P.M. after a caller reported fire on that second floor. Upon arrival, the first fire crew did observe flames coming…