Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire

Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire
Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire

Traill County (trfnews.i234.me) — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire south of Hillsboro late Sunday night.

Emergency radio traffic came in at 10:39 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Dispatch described a “structure fire.”

An ambulance was also requested during the initial dispatch.

Dispatchers directed units to 752 167th Avenue SE, a rural address outside Hillsboro.

The location is in Traill County, North Dakota.

Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire
Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire

What we know so far

Details were limited in the radio traffic.

The traffic did not mention evacuations.

It also did not mention injuries or trapped occupants.

It did not identify a cause.

As of Monday, February 9, 2026, officials had not released a public incident summary.

TRF News is working to confirm what burned and what led to the call.

We will add confirmed details as they are released.

Agencies in the area

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue is listed by the city as an emergency service provider.

Sanford Ambulance is also listed for Hillsboro on the same city page.

Hillsboro emergency service groups

The Traill County Sheriff’s Department includes the county’s 911 center.

Traill County Emergency Management coordinates resources during major incidents.

Traill County Sheriff’s Department
Traill County Emergency Management

Emergency updates may also be shared through Traill-Steele Emergency Management.

Traill-Steele Emergency Management on Facebook

What happens next

Fire scenes are often reviewed after crews leave.

Investigators look for a point of origin and a cause.

The State Fire Marshal can assist when requested by local agencies.

A report may be issued after that review.

North Dakota Fire Marshal: fire investigations

How fire information is reported

In North Dakota, local fire departments report fires to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Fire Marshal says reports are due within 30 days of the incident.

North Dakota Fire Marshal: fire incident reporting

Developing story

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Please avoid blocking crews at the scene.

We will post updates when officials confirm details.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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