Food Processing, Manufacturing Grand Forks, ND – Sprinkler system limits damage in fire at food processing facility April 19, 2018 viking210 The Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Simplot Monday morning. Battalion Chief Rick Aamot says the fire occurred on a fryer line shortly before 11:30 AM, and was doused by Simplot’s sprinkler system. Aamot says he expects damage to be minimal.