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Structure Fire in West Fargo

The garage in question appeared to be unoccupied, but the damage to the structure was still severe.

December 15, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A garage in West Fargo has been ravaged by fire – just one evening after a home in Fargo was similarly damaged. Just after 5 P.M. on Saturday, December 14, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of 17th Street E. following reports of a structure fire. Crews noticed smoke and flames…

VIDEO: West Fargo street closed Thursday for hazardous material cleanup after spill

A West Fargo road is closed Thursday so crews can clean up a fuel spill

May 9, 2024

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo road was closed so crews could clean up a fuel spill. Just after midnight, West Fargo Fire Department responded to the intersection of 13th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast. They discovered that a fuel truck sprung a leak while driving down 7th Avenue. Crews secured the road and blocked nearby water drainage…

West Fargo Fire Department Responds To Tuesday Morning Vehicle Fires

Multiple vehicles catch fire at West Fargo auto parts store

West Fargo firefighters deal with multiple cars on fire overnight at an auto parts store

April 2, 2024

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo firefighters deal with multiple cars on fire overnight at an auto parts store. They responded to Eagle Auto Parts at 1721 Main Ave. E. around 1:45 Tuesday morning. They found three vehicles on fire. Firefighters got fires out in the vehicles. The vehicles all have significant damage, but there is no fire damage…

No One Hurt After Fire Gutted West Fargo Townhouse Complex

November 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple families are forced to leave their homes in West Fargo after a fire broke out at a townhouse complex early this morning. Crews say they saw smoke and flames coming out of the building containing six townhomes at 237 12 1/2 Avenue East just before 4 a.m. The first fire hydrants that crews attempted…

Update: West Fargo fire tears through townhouses, no one hurt

November 22, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) A major fire in West Fargo has gutted a townhouse complex. The fire was located at 237 12 1/2 Avenue East. The first 911 call came in at about 3:45 a.m. Wednesday. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says a woman reported that the blaze started on her back porch. “That’s the biggest takeaway,” said Fuller. “The reason we…

West Fargo Fire hiring for full and part-time positions

August 31, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Fire Department is looking for part-time or full-time firefighters to join their ranks. Those interested must pass a written and physical test followed by an interview. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says the department might have at least six full-time openings next year. You do not need prior experience or fire service knowledge to…

Training exercise planned for August 16, 17 & 18 in Fargo

It will take place at Northview Church in south Fargo

August 15, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire Department and The Fargo Police Department, along with Cass County Sheriff’s Office, West Fargo Fire Department, Red River Regional Dispatch Center, Sanford Ambulance, Simulation In Motion – North Dakota (SIM-ND), Fargo Emergency Management and West Fargo Emergency Management will conduct training exercises on Wednesday, August 16, Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18….

West Fargo Police Department adds K-9 Labby to the team

July 11, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Tuesday morning, West Fargo Police introduced the newest member to its team, a nine-month goldendoodle named K-9 Labby. Her acts of service are made possible from a generous donation from Labby’s Bar and Grill in partnership with the city’s school district. “This is the second dog in the West Fargo Schools district. Bella had…

Sandy’s Donuts closed until Friday after rooftop unit nearly catches fire

All locations will be closed on Thursday, January 12

January 11, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sandy’s Donuts is closing all of its locations until Friday. In a Facebook post, they wrote that one of their rooftop units at their production facility nearly caught fire. The West Fargo Fire Department was able to get there quickly and prevent the unit from going into flames. Sandy’s says nothing was damaged other than…

“Battle of the Badges” urges people to donate blood

A friendly competition between law enforcement agencies encourages the community to donate blood.

December 29, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the week, the West Fargo Fire and Police Departments team up with Vitalant in the fourth annual Battle of the Badges. More than 100 donors had the option to vote for Team Fire or Team Law. Team Fire is the defending champions, but Vitalant says the donations are a win-win for everyone. “The police…