ND North News

A rapidly moving grass fire damaged three structures in southeast Minot on July 10 afternoon.

Minot Fire Department units were dispatched around 5:45 p.m. to the area of Soo Street and Valley Street for a report of a grass fire rapidly moving towards multiple structures.

Once on scene, fire crews found a large grass fire behind the property of 1118 Valley Street. The fire was moving quickly and had already involved multiple structures. Fire crews deployed hand-held lines to protect two garages and one residential home. All three structures suffered minimal damage in the incident. No injuries were reported.

The Fire Department’s investigation concluded the grass fire was caused by embers from a nearby recreational fire.

Incidents like these highlight the importance of using extreme caution when enjoying a recreational fire. Please follow the City of Minot’s Recreational Fire Guidelines found on the City website at https://www.minotnd.gov/175/Recreational-Fire-Guidelines

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