At approximately 10:56 p.m. on September 19, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a report of a fire alarm at 3630 Gateway Drive. When fire personnel arrived they encountered smoke and fire within the structure. All Simplot workers had been evacuated. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Damage is estimated at $150,000 to the structure and contents. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Altru Ambulance and the Grand Forks Police Department assisted the Grand Forks Fire Department with this call.
