At approximately 10:42 pm on Sunday, July 23, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to the Crooked Pint Ale House for a report of a fire alarm with visible smoke coming from the rear of the structure.
Fire Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from the rear of the structure and an audible alarm indicating that the fire suppression system had activated. Fire crews accessed the building to see smoke conditions throughout the main floor. They then located the fire in a storage space between the top of the coolers and the ceiling. The suppression system appeared to have kept the fire small, allowing the crews to extinguish the remaining fire quickly. The structure sustained some fire damage, with smoke damage extending throughout the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The business will remain closed until the damage can be cleaned and repaired.
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, and one command vehicle with eighteen personnel. There were no injuries to the public or fire service personnel. The Grand Forks Police Department, Altru Ambulance, Xcel Energy, and Crooked Pint management assisted the Fire Department.
