RURAL EAST GRAND FORKS FIRE
A detached garage suffered significant damage at 13926 410th Ave SW in Sullivan Township, rural East Grand Forks. Due to blizzard conditions, it took firefighters longer than normal to arrive on scene. Fire crews found a 20×40 detached garage with heavy smoke coming from the eaves. An aggressive fire attack was conducted, and the fire was reported under control within 15 minutes of arrival.
The fire department responded with two engines, a water tender, and 29 personnel. We were assisted on scene by Altru Ambulance and Polk County Sheriff’s. The fire caused significant damage to a portion of the garage with heavy smoke damage throughout. There is an estimated $30,000 loss to the structure and its contents.
The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature, igniting nearby combustibles. The East Grand Forks Fire Department would like to remind our citizens of the following fire safety tips:
• Store combustibles in an approved storage container.
• If a fire occurs, keep all outside doors to the structure closed.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets and appliances.
GRAND FORKS FIRE
At approximately 7:14 am on Saturday, January 17, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 1323 University Ave for a report of a structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene and found smoke and flames coming from a multistory building at that location. Fire crews began suppression efforts and contained the fire to the building.
There were no injuries to any occupants or firefighters on the scene. The fire department responded with five engines, one ladder truck, one command vehicle, and 19 personnel. The fire department was assisted by the Grand Forks Police Department, Altru Ambulance, and Xcel Energy.