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Balcony fire at Fargo apartment building

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo fire crews responded to a balcony fire at an apartment building near Fargo Cass Public Health. A passerby spotted the fire around 9 a.m. Crews were able to put out the fire within five minutes after arriving. Damage was limited to the exterior of the building. According to Fargo Fire, there was no water or…

UPDATE: Fargo apartment fire caused by smoking materials

UPDATE: Fargo Fire Department’s Fire Marshal says a fire at an apartment building November fifth was caused by someone improperly getting rid of smoking materials on a third floor balcony. It happened on the one hundred block of Prairiewood Drive South. Flames extended from the balcony into the building and the attic. Damage is estimated to be $590,000.   FARGO,…