At approximately 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 219 Seward Ave for a report of smoke billowing out of the roof of a detached garage.
When fire crews arrived on the scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the detached garage. When access was made into the structure, fire crews found a car parked inside, which was also on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, but significant damage was sustained to the garage and the car.
No injuries occurred to the public or any personnel on the scene. The Grand Forks Fire Marshals investigated the incident and determined the cause of the fire to be accidental due to a faulty block heater cord.
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, and one command vehicle, with seventeen personnel. The Grand Forks Police Department and Altru Ambulance assisted Grand Forks Fire Department.
