Tag Archives: North Dakota

Apartment Building, Residential

Bismarck, ND – Sprinkler system suppress third-floor fire at housing development for the homeless; No injuries reported

March 9, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

A small fire in a third-floor apartment prompted the evacuation of Edwinton Place, a housing development for the homeless in south Bismarck.

Firefighters responded to the 40-unit, four-story building … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Fargo, ND – Fire at nursing home contained thanks to fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

January 28, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire burned through the roof of a Fargo nursing home on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of about 115 residents, authorities said. No injures were reported.

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Other - Residential, Residential

Grand Forks, ND – Kitchen fire put out by fire sprinklers at group home; No injuries reported

December 23, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Six people have been forced out of their homes after a kitchen fire broke out in a Grand Forks REM house, how long is uncertain.

Fire broke out this … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system extinguishes fifth floor apartment fire

December 22, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Fargo firefighters responded to a report of fire alarms sounding at 400 Broadway this afternoon. On arrival, firefighters found smoke coming out of an apartment window on the fifth floor. Upon entry … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Bismarck, ND – Damage limited to superstore after fire sprinklers help contain fire in garden center; No injuries reported

December 17, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire caused the evacuation and temporary closure of a Walmart store in north Bismarck on Friday and city officials say early signs indicate the fire may have been set intentionally.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Bismarck, ND – Apartment stove-top fire stopped by fire sprinkler system; No injuries reported

September 30, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The sprinkler system in a Bismarck apartment prevented a fire from spreading Friday afternoon.

The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Crescent Manor Apartments on … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Minot, ND – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment grease fire; No injuries reported

September 18, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An apartment complex in northwest Minot suffered water damage Sunday on all three floors of the building after a stove top fire caused by overheated cooking grease.

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Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system puts out fire started by malfunctioning hotel water heater

July 17, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire scare at Days Inn & Suites near Hector International Airport in Fargo.

A water heater malfunctioned and started on fire.

Guests were evacuated while … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Auto Dealership, Retail

Grand Forks, ND – Auto dealership fire set by employee stopped by fire sprinklers

May 30, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Grand Forks police say an employee of an auto dealership was arrested after he deliberately lit some gas on fire which had been spilled on the floor of a shop area.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Fargo, ND – Activated fire sprinklers quickly put out fire on third floor of apartment building; No injuries reported

May 13, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Fargo firefighters responded to a water flow alarm at a 3 story apartment building at 4877 28th Av S.

Upon arrival, firefighters were met by tenants outside saying … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers