At approximately 1:55 a.m. this morning, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 615 Cottonwood Street for a report of a structure fire. Fire crews arrived on the scene to find a single-family, 3 story home, with flames showing on the exterior of the structure. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly and kept the fire from extending further in the structure. Crews were on scene for about 3 hours, performing salvage and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Residents were able to evacuate, and no injuries were reported.
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with 17 personal consisting of 5 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, and 1 command vehicle. They were assisted by the Grand Forks Police Department and Altru Ambulance.
The Grand Forks Fire Department wants to remind everyone to have working smoke detectors on every level of your home and to extinguish and properly dispose of smoking materials.
