Fargo Apartment Fire Displaces Two, No Injuries

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — An early-morning apartment fire in Fargo damaged two units and displaced two residents Tuesday.

All tenants and pets escaped safely.

No injuries were reported.

The Fargo Fire Department was dispatched around 1:10 a.m. on September 29.

The fire was reported at an apartment complex at 811 7th Avenue North.

Flames Seen From Second-Floor Apartment

Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-floor apartment.

A second alarm was called as crews worked to control the fire.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze about 10 minutes after the first crews arrived.

Authorities said two apartment units sustained significant smoke and fire damage.

Two occupants were displaced because of the damage.

An estimated dollar amount for the damage was not immediately available.

The initial report began when a tenant left the apartment and encountered Fargo police officers nearby.

The officers were already in the area handling a separate call for service.

Police then helped alert other tenants and encouraged them to leave the building.

Officers also helped two occupants and their pets escape through a basement window.

Officials said every tenant and pet was safely evacuated.

The Fargo Fire Department responded with five fire engines and one ladder truck.

Two command vehicles were also sent to the scene.

The Fargo Police Department and Sanford Ambulance assisted during the emergency response.

The Salvation Army and American Red Cross also provided assistance.

Authorities have not announced what caused the fire.

The cause remains under investigation.

No additional information was immediately available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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