On June 5th, 2022, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers from the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to 2500 block of Knight Drive for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival on scene, officers found a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado fully engulfed in flames in the parking lot. The vehicle’s gas tank exploded while officers were on scene causing a loud sound that could be heard for several blocks. Personnel from the Grand Forks Fire Department arrived quickly on the scene and were able to control the fire, which kept it from spreading to nearby vehicles. The GFFD put out the fire, but the vehicle suffered extensive damage. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and under investigation.
No one was injured in the fire and no other property was damaged.
Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by one of the following methods:
Call: 701-787-8000
Online: Submit a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook page or website
App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app
