House Fire

Child Dies in McClusky House Fire

Crews responded to the fire Wednesday afternoon.

McCLUSKY, N.D.–A house fire near McClusky in central North Dakota has killed a child and injured three family members. Crews responded to the fire Wednesday afternoon. Flames engulfed the house, and crews were unable to enter the home. The remains of a child were recovered from the house Thursday. Three family members were airlifted to a burn center in St….

How To Be “Fire Smart” This Holiday Season

If not managed properly, holiday decorations can quickly become dangerous

FARGO, N.D. — Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Lights, candles and Christmas trees begin to fill the homes of many, as the holiday quickly approaches. But with the beauty and cheer of holiday decorations comes an often forgotten concern: the added risk of a house fire. “I think that we’re all kind of aware of…

Man accused of starting North Fargo house fire facing multiple charges

Tate Smith–Nerlien was arrested Thursday morning

FARGO, N.D. — Tribecca Corporation Supervisor Jack Wilson had an out–of–the–ordinary awakening at 2:00 Thursday morning, when his security alarm system went off. “I checked it to see a couple individuals in my trailer. I then said, ‘I’m calling the cops. They’re on their way,’ and then I called the cops.” And I guess they didn’t take my warning because…

Man Arrested in Fire that Damaged His Fargo Home Tuesday Night

He was caught about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – There’s quite a twist to a fire that heavily damaged a house at 1007 8th Avenue North in Fargo late Tuesday night. Police say that the resident of the home, 26-year old Tate Smith-Nerline, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the house. The charge: Endangering by Fire, a Class B felony. Detectives following up…

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to House in Casselton

No injuries have been reported.

CASSELTON, N.D.–An early morning fire has caused heavy damage to a home in Casselton. Fire crews responded to the 400 block of Langer Avenue shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the flames, but heavy smoke still engulfed the house. Parts of the roof collapsed, and traffic in the area was diverted. No injuries have…

Man Hospitalized After House Fire in Douglas County

The fire is believed to have started near the wood stove. 

BRANDON, Minn.–A man was hospitalized after his house became fully engulfed in flames on Thursday in Brandon. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a structure fire at 10897 Co Rd 7 NW in Brandon. When the Brandon Fire Department arrived on scene they found the house engulfed with flames. The home owner, Marvin Wagner, received injuries as a…

Fire Destroys Home Near Kindred, Crews Use Drone to Help Battle Blaze

It took firefighters nearly three hours to get the fire under control

  KINDRED, N.D. — Fire crews take about three hours to battle a house fire near Kindred around 2:30 this morning because they are unable to get inside. Kindred Fire Chief Rich Schock says the roof caved in and walls bulged out, making it too unsafe for crews to enter. Kindred, Horace, Davenport and Leonard fire crews used a Cass…

Man Suffers Burns From House Fire Near Gardner

Officials say the man was taken to a local hospital but his condition is not known

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities say a man suffered burns in an early morning house fire west of Gardner, North Dakota. The fire was reported around 5:45 a.m. He’s being treated for injuries at a local hospital but the man’s condition is not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News…

Cause of Grand Forks House Fire is “Undetermined”

One firefighter was taken to Altru Hospital after suffering minor injuries while fighting the blaze

GRAND FORKS, ND — The cause of a house fire in Grand Forks on Saturday has been classified as undetermined. The structure has also been deemed unsafe by the Grand Forks Fire Marshal’s office. The fire was reported shortly after 7 Saturday night when someone spotted flames coming from windows on the first floor. No one was at home at the…

Crews from Fargo and Moorhead Respond to House Fire

Passerby saw smoke, alerted woman so she and her three dogs could get out safely

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Firefighters from Fargo and Moorhead extinguished a house fire on the 200 block of 9th Street South in Moorhead Friday afternoon that was first spotted by a passerby. The driver then alerted a woman, who quickly fled the house with her three dogs. No one was hurt. When firefighters arrived, they noticed a fire in the back…