FARGO, N.D. — The building at 1420 First Avenue North is destroyed due to the three alarm fire Saturday, but last evening the scene looked much different. “Were going to be on scene here for quite a while. There is a lot of content, a lot of stuff inside the building right now and that is kind of proven to…
FARGO, N.D. — A fire leaves a former furniture restoration business filled with smoke as firefighters rush to prevent the blaze from spreading. Fargo fire crews responded to the call at 1420 First Avenue North at around 3 p.m. Once they arrived, they saw fire coming out of the building prompting them to sound a second alarm for more help….
WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo Fire Department wants to raise awareness about fire safety while you celebrate the holidays. According to the department, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day are the top three days departments see fires in the United States. Candles, decorations and heat sources are some of the main causes of a holiday fire. They…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– Blessed Sacrament Church and Meals for Wheels deliver Thanksgiving meals to people in Fargo and West Fargo. Blessed Sacrament Church has been filling up stomachs and bringing families together on Thanksgiving Day for over 40 years. “It’s usually bustling with volunteers. This year just a few. The tables are usually set up for the hall, and it’s…
WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Fire Department’s central station located at 106 first St, will be closed for two weeks because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. This will not impact emergency service response within the City of West Fargo. Those who were in close contact with the individual include the Chief, office manager and all of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – With snow on the ground, it can make things a little more difficult for firefighters making fire hydrants inaccessible during an emergency. “In the past we’ve actually had issues with getting to fires and hydrants not being dug out.” West Fargo Fire Inspector, John Neeb said. The fire department is launching its second year of the…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–West Fargo residents are encouraged to Adopt a Hydrant before the winter season officially arrives in order to save the West Fargo Fire Department time and possibly save lives. Anyone who Adopts a Hydrant is asked to clear a three foot radius around the hydrant and use the online tool to mark the hydrant as clear. According to…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Fire Department responded to the Veterans Boulevard Bridge after an ambulance rolled on its side Friday morning. The Fire Department says the ambulance was from Grant-Roberts Ambulance Service in Sisseton, SD and was transporting a patient when it rolled at approximately 7:30 a.m. Firefighters and police officers worked to extricate the original patient who was…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Fire Department was called to Liberty Middle school after a small fire broke out in a restroom. Students and faculty evacuated the building after the fire set off the school’s alarm. The fire was put out before the fire department arrived and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year the West Fargo Fire Department is reminding everyone of safety tips to keep you from having a house fire. The department is focusing on serving up safety in the kitchen. Almost 44 percent of reported home fires start there. Normally, the firefighters are out in the community spreading awareness…
