Mayville, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating fire broke out at the O’Brien Seed Incorporated grain elevator in Mayville, North Dakota, on Saturday night. The fire started just after 7:00 p.m., quickly escalating into a large blaze that required assistance from several neighboring fire departments.
Within an hour of the fire’s ignition, numerous crews were called in for mutual aid, including departments from Mayville, Portland, Hatton, Hillsboro, Buckton, and even Grandon. The intense fire forced evacuations of homes on the east side of the fire, although no injuries have been reported at this time.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze, but early reports suggest the grain elevator could be a total loss. Crews are focused on preventing the fire from spreading further.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.