GRAND FORKS, ND – Shannon Lahaise, the Director of Grand Forks’ 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), has officially parted ways with the city. According to John Bernstrom, the Grand Forks City Public Information Officer, the decision comes after meetings with the Mayor, City Administrator, and other boards. The fire department will temporarily take charge… Continue reading Breaking News: Grand Forks 911 Director Shannon Lahaise Departs Amid Staffing Shortages
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WATKINS, MN: Massive House Fire Destroys Home, Triggers Nursing Home Evacuation!
Watkins, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A major house fire in Watkins, Minnesota, on Tuesday night destroyed a home and forced the evacuation of a neighboring nursing home. At approximately 7:07 p.m., the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a house fire in the 400 block of Luella Street. Multiple emergency units responded, including the Watkins… Continue reading WATKINS, MN: Massive House Fire Destroys Home, Triggers Nursing Home Evacuation!
Breaking: Massive Fire Erupts at Tree Service Company in Harwood, Chaos County, ND
Harwood, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Developing Story: Early this Tuesday morning, a fire broke out at a tree service company in Harwood, North Dakota. Reports indicate large flames coming from the business, and an iNewZ viewer has submitted photo evidence from the scene. Current Status of the Fire 
Location: Harwood, ND 
Time: Early morning, Tuesday … Continue reading Breaking: Massive Fire Erupts at Tree Service Company in Harwood, Chaos County, ND
Two Fire Incidents Reported in Northwest Minnesota
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, 2025, two separate fire incidents were reported in Northwest Minnesota. Thief River Falls Vehicle Fire At approximately 5:00 PM, the Thief River Falls Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at 914 Pleasant Avenue. The fire was confined to the engine compartment of a car parked… Continue reading Two Fire Incidents Reported in Northwest Minnesota
Unattended Space Heater Causes East Grand Forks Trailer Fire
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 29, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the East Grand Forks Fire Department (EGFFD) responded to a trailer home fire. Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke emanating from the residence. The fire’s origin was traced to an unattended space heater. All occupants had evacuated safely, and operational smoke alarms were… Continue reading Unattended Space Heater Causes East Grand Forks Trailer Fire