An 81-year-old Moorhead man faces a first-degree arson charge after telling 911 he set a fire inside his apartment, court records say.
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Orr Man Charged After Fire Plane Hit By Bullet
Orr, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A northern St. Louis County man is facing felony charges after a firefighting plane was struck by a bullet near Kjostad Lake. Daniel Christian Pettit, 48, of Portage Township, was charged on Wednesday, May 20. He faces second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm. The charges stem from a May… Continue reading Orr Man Charged After Fire Plane Hit By Bullet
Thief River Falls Man Cited After Field Fire
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a field fire was reported outside Holtan Iron. The sheriff’s office received the report on May 1 at 11:31 a.m. The report said the fire was burning in a field near the business. Authorities later cited Dean Gustave Holtan, 64, of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited After Field Fire
Thief River Falls Deck Fire Causes $5K Damage
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — No injuries were reported after a deck fire Saturday afternoon in Thief River Falls. The fire was reported at 1:55 p.m. at 936 Main Ave. N. Fire Chief Rick Beier said the fire started on the deck. Officials said it was caused by an improperly discarded cigarette. Fire Spread To… Continue reading Thief River Falls Deck Fire Causes $5K Damage
Bemidji Fire Explosion Damages Nearby Homes
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A structure fire in Bemidji led to an explosion and damaged several buildings earlier today. Authorities said no one was inside the home at the time. No injuries were reported. Fire Broke Out on Bixby Avenue First responders were called to the area around 2:30 p.m. The fire was reported between the… Continue reading Bemidji Fire Explosion Damages Nearby Homes
Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
HIBBING (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman has died after suffering serious injuries in a garage fire in Hibbing on Thursday, April 9. Emergency Response on Mesabi Drive According to Hibbing Police, officers responded at about 3:35 p.m. to the 400 block of Mesabi Drive. When they arrived, they found the woman on fire inside a garage.… Continue reading Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
Warren CHS Elevator Fire Burns Through Day
Warren (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire at the CHS grain elevator in Warren kept firefighters on scene for hours Wednesday. Crews were first called at about 4:15 a.m. on April 1. When they arrived, the structure was already fully engulfed. Fire Was Already Intense Chief Johnston said flames were shooting from the top of the building.… Continue reading Warren CHS Elevator Fire Burns Through Day
Cass Lake Fire Destroys Timberlyne Building
Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials are investigating after a fire destroyed a business building Thursday night on the south side of Cass Lake. Fire Broke Out Late Thursday Authorities said deputies responded at about 10:45 p.m. They found the kiln drying and storage building at Timberlyne Wood Products fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews from… Continue reading Cass Lake Fire Destroys Timberlyne Building
Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Crookston man is in custody after felony charges in a domestic case. Felony charges filed Jimmy Allen Gray Jr. faces two felony counts. The charges include threats of violence and domestic assault. The case stems from an incident on Feb. 27, 2026. It happened at a residence in… Continue reading Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault
Fargo Vehicle Fire: Man Found Dead Inside
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — An adult man was found dead after a vehicle fire in north Fargo. The incident happened on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. What happened The Fargo Fire Department said crews were dispatched at 12:58 p.m. The call came in as a report of a vehicle fire. The location was the 1200… Continue reading Fargo Vehicle Fire: Man Found Dead Inside
Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt
Osage, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A woman died in a house fire early Wednesday in Osage. The fire happened in the Becker County community about 30 miles east of Detroit Lakes. Authorities were called shortly before sunrise. The fire was reported around 4:24 a.m. on February 18. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received the 911 call.… Continue reading Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt
Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
Port Hope Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal structure fire north of Bemidji destroyed a home Monday night. The Bemidji Fire Department got the call around 8:47 p.m. Fire crews went to the 12000 block of Peterson Lake Road NE. The area is about 15 miles north of Bemidji. What crews found Firefighters arrived to heavy… Continue reading Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
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… Continue reading Hillsboro: Crews Called to Late-Night House Fire
Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji fire crews responded to a reported fire near Lake Bemidji Tuesday night. Video received around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, showed emergency response activity by the waterfront. The reported location was near Paul Bunyan Park, close to the Paul Bunyan and Babe statues. Officials have not released confirmed… Continue reading Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore
Fargo House Fire Sends 2 to Hospital, Kills 4 Cats
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A late-night house fire in Fargo sent two residents to a hospital. Fargo Fire crews were called at 10:55 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026. The call came from 1342 15th Street South. The home is a single-family house. What firefighters found Crews arrived and saw heavy fire on the first floor.… Continue reading Fargo House Fire Sends 2 to Hospital, Kills 4 Cats
Fargo: Raging House Fire Engulfs 15th St Home
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A raging house fire broke out Monday night in Fargo. The fire was reported on Monday, February 2, 2026. It happened in the 1300 block of 15th Street South. The home sits near 13th Avenue South and University Drive South. Early reports listed the address near 1338 15th Street South.… Continue reading Fargo: Raging House Fire Engulfs 15th St Home
Bemidji: Shed Fire Reported at Pine Valley Park
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Firefighters were called to a mobile home park late Sunday night. The park sits on the southwest side of Bemidji. The call came in around 11:20 pm. Dispatch sent Station 3 to Pine Valley Mobile Home Park. The location was 460 Archery Road NW. The report listed Unit 23. Initial report from… Continue reading Bemidji: Shed Fire Reported at Pine Valley Park
Hermantown Blast Sparks Fire At Green Acres Townhomes
Hermantown, St Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A reported explosion sparked a fire at Green Acres Townhomes Saturday night. What we know The complex sits just northwest of Duluth, Minnesota. City officials said the incident was near Lavaque Road. They said it was south of Highway 53. They also said it was north of Silver Leaf… Continue reading Hermantown Blast Sparks Fire At Green Acres Townhomes
Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning
Solway, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews rushed to a barn fire northwest of Solway on Friday evening. Radio traffic said a vehicle was burning inside the barn. The call location was 1778 Lamers Road NW, west of Bemidji. Early radio traffic Dispatch audio at about 8:17 p.m. sent Solway firefighters to the property. Minutes… Continue reading Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning
Thief River Falls Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A garage caught fire Wednesday morning north of Thief River Falls. No injuries were reported. Fire crews called to Highway 59 Firefighters were dispatched at 8:18 a.m. The Thief River Falls Fire Department released the details. The call came from 19253 Highway 59 NE. The address is outside… Continue reading Thief River Falls Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 73-year-old man died in a fire west of Wadena on Thursday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said David Hanes, 73, was found inside the home. Deputies were notified at about 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. A caller reported a structure fire at a rural residence in… Continue reading Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Watford City: Goats Feared Dead in Overnight Building Fire
McKenzie County (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were dispatched early Friday. The call reported a building on fire south of Watford City. Radio traffic described the call as a “structure fire” near the 2600 block of 22nd Street Northwest. Dispatch also warned animals could be inside. The report mentioned goats. What we know so far Dispatch tones… Continue reading Watford City: Goats Feared Dead in Overnight Building Fire
Hampden: Woman, Dog Escape House Fire Unhurt
Hampden, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) A Wednesday night fire destroyed a home and garage in Hampden. What happened A neighbor told TRF News the buildings were a total loss. The neighbor said the flames spread fast. A woman and her dog got out safely. No injuries were reported. A TRF News viewer shared a photo from… Continue reading Hampden: Woman, Dog Escape House Fire Unhurt
Thief River Falls Truck Fire Damages Garage Siding
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Fire destroyed a truck and damaged a nearby garage Saturday morning in Thief River Falls. The Thief River Falls Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire outside 129 Willow Rd. The call came in at 9:41 a.m. on Saturday. Officials said a 2006 Ford F-150 caught fire while… Continue reading Thief River Falls Truck Fire Damages Garage Siding
Wheaton Man Dies in Early-Morning House Fire
Traverse County (trfnews.i234.me) A Wheaton man has died after an early-morning house fire, authorities said. Traverse County law enforcement received a 911 call at about 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The caller reported a house fire in Wheaton. Fire crews and other first responders went to 1307 Broadway Avenue. Officials said they found the… Continue reading Wheaton Man Dies in Early-Morning House Fire
Hampden, ND House Fire Reported Wednesday Night
Hampden, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) A house fire was reported Wednesday night in Hampden, North Dakota. Hampden is in Ramsey County, in the Devils Lake region. A TRF News viewer shared a photo from the scene. The image appears to show a home fully engulfed in flames. What we know so far As of publication, officials… Continue reading Hampden, ND House Fire Reported Wednesday Night
Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire damaged part of the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake on Tuesday night. Responders found at least one motel unit fully engulfed in flames. Authorities reported no injuries from the incident. What happened The fire was reported at the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake. Officials have… Continue reading Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing
West Fargo Blast Fire Displaces Dozens, Child Hurt
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A reported explosion sparked a kitchen fire Saturday morning. The fire happened at an apartment building in West Fargo. Fire crews said the blaze started in a third-floor unit at 1354 6th St. E. One child was hurt and went to a local hospital. Several residents left the 36-unit building. Fast… Continue reading West Fargo Blast Fire Displaces Dozens, Child Hurt
Fargo Garage Fire on Parkview Drive South
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters put out a fire that damaged a garage at a south Fargo home Monday evening. Fire call on Parkview Drive South Crews were sent to 2805 Parkview Drive South just after 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19. The Fargo Fire Department said the attached garage was on fire on arrival. Residents had… Continue reading Fargo Garage Fire on Parkview Drive South
Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is under federal investigation. Reports say the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing his public comments. Reports also name Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as a subject of subpoenas. As of Friday night, neither leader confirmed being served. What investigators are looking at Several outlets… Continue reading Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded to a garage fire in Moorhead on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported at a home on Walnut Circle. The Moorhead Fire Department said crews knocked down the fire quickly. Officials said no people were hurt. Officials also said no pets were hurt. What happened Early reports… Continue reading Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
East Grand Forks, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Blizzard conditions slowed crews responding to a garage fire northeast of East Grand Forks on Sunday. The East Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 13926 410th Ave. SW. Firefighters found a detached garage that was about 20 feet by 40 feet. Heavy smoke was pushing from the eaves… Continue reading East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead. Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon. TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m. What we know now A witness told TRF News that people were hurt. Officials have not… Continue reading Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews battled a Saturday morning fire at Knutson Printing on University Avenue. What happened The Grand Forks Fire Department received the call at 7:14 a.m. Crews were sent to 1323 University Avenue after a structure fire report. Firefighters found smoke and flames in a multi-story building. They began suppression… Continue reading Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews responded Saturday morning. The call was near Washington Street and University Avenue. TRF News received viewer photos from the scene. The images showed smoke rising from a commercial building. The building appears linked to a printing business in that area. At least one caller reported a fire inside the structure.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Kettle River, Carlton County (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were called out just before 5 p.m. for an RV on fire in Kettle River. Officials reported no one inside the RV. No injuries were reported.The call came in during the late afternoon. The RV was burning when crews arrived, based on initial reports. Firefighters worked to put… Continue reading Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
Ulen (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal house fire near Ulen. Officials say Daryn Waller, 57, died in the fire on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The call came in mid-morning Emergency crews were dispatched at about 10:14 a.m. Friday. The call reported a structure fire in rural Clay County. The address… Continue reading Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) Several fire departments responded to a house fire north of Grand Forks on Saturday evening. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The location was on 79th Avenue North, off North Washington Street. Photos shared from the Manvel area show heavy damage to the home.… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire
Ulen: Man Dies in Rural Clay County House Fire
Ulen (trfnews.i234.me) — One man was killed in a rural Clay County house fire Friday morning. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said crews were dispatched at about 10:14 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9. The call was for a house fire at 21148 160th Ave. N., near Ulen, Minnesota. The report said the man could not… Continue reading Ulen: Man Dies in Rural Clay County House Fire
Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony after a fire report at a store. Chad A. Ostlund, with no listed address, is charged with endangering by fire. Court records describe the location as “Pro Serve” in Grand Forks. The charge stems from a call on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Responders were… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire
Bagley, MN: Fundraiser After Chimney Fire Damages Home
A fundraiser has been launched for a rural Bagley, Minnesota resident after a Sunday night chimney fire damaged his home. According to the fundraiser post, Mike Hromidko’s chimney caught fire at about 10 p.m. on 01/04/2026 near Stockyard Road. The post says the chimney was destroyed. It also says he currently has no heat. Chimney… Continue reading Bagley, MN: Fundraiser After Chimney Fire Damages Home
UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire officials say a New Year’s Eve house fire in East Grand Forks destroyed a home. No residents were hurt. Firefighters also rescued three dogs. The fire was reported at about 11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The East Grand Forks Fire Department confirmed the home was a total… Continue reading UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home
Baudette: 91-Year-Old Dies in House Fire
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A house fire in Baudette has claimed the life of a 91-year-old woman. The fire happened on December 19, 2025. Authorities identified the victim as Nelda Fay Anderson, 91. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office reported the death after the fire. Emergency call in early morning hours According to… Continue reading Baudette: 91-Year-Old Dies in House Fire
East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A fire was reported in East Grand Forks just as the new year began. Firefighters responded around the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The call came in for a possible attic fire at 9:22 Second Avenue Northeast. Crews arrived and worked to put the fire out quickly. Initial… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight
Roseau Man Arrested After Christmas Day Trailer Fire
Roseau (trfnews.i234.me) – A Roseau man is being held in jail following a Christmas Day trailer fire in the west side trailer court. Justin T. Frasier, 35, is currently facing a charge of first-degree arson, though no formal charges have been filed yet. The fire destroyed a trailer home, but authorities have confirmed there were… Continue reading Roseau Man Arrested After Christmas Day Trailer Fire
Roseau Trailer Home Destroyed by Fire on Christmas Day
Roseau (trfnews.i234.me) – A trailer home was destroyed by fire at the Westside Trailer Court in Roseau, Minnesota, on Christmas Day. Emergency responders were alerted to the fire around 11:30 a.m., and by all accounts, everyone made it out safely. Radio communications reported that there were no occupants inside the home, and it was confirmed… Continue reading Roseau Trailer Home Destroyed by Fire on Christmas Day
Hibbing Area: House Fire Destroys Home Near Silica
Hibbing area, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire destroyed a home south of Hibbing on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. It happened on West Swan River Drive near Silica Township. Friends of the Northland FireWire reported the home was fully engulfed… Continue reading Hibbing Area: House Fire Destroys Home Near Silica
Horace Area House Fire Kills 64-Year-Old Woman
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Cass County home south of Horace was the scene of a deadly fire Wednesday evening, according to investigators. Officials say a 64-year-old woman was found dead inside the damaged house after the fire was brought under control. Homeowner Returns to Find House Filled With Smoke According to the Cass… Continue reading Horace Area House Fire Kills 64-Year-Old Woman
Pennington County Garage Fire Damages St. Hilaire Home
Pennington County Garage Fire Damages St. Hilaire Home St. Hilaire (trfnews.i234.me) — No one was hurt after a Saturday afternoon garage fire in St. Hilaire. The garage, located on Second Street West, suffered heavy damage. Fire Reported Saturday Afternoon The fire was reported at a garage at 305 Second Street West in St. Hilaire, Pennington… Continue reading Pennington County Garage Fire Damages St. Hilaire Home
Mahnomen County Dispensary Fire Spurs Evacuations
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) – Fire crews spent hours at the Waabigwan Mashkiki cannabis facility near Mahnomen. They worked on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to control a dangerous lab fire. The fire broke out in the processing lab area, where butane gas is used. Because of the risk of a blast, teams made a careful plan. Firefighters stayed… Continue reading Mahnomen County Dispensary Fire Spurs Evacuations
Becker County: Detroit Lakes Garage Fire
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County firefighters are investigating a garage fire near Detroit Lakes. The blaze left a home with heavy damage and killed one dog. Another dog was rescued. The call came in at 2:58 p.m. on December 1. Crews arrived at an attached garage southeast of Detroit Lakes. They found flames fully… Continue reading Becker County: Detroit Lakes Garage Fire
Polk County: Fire At Crookston Ford Dealership
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded to a noon-hour blaze Thursday at Christian Brothers Ford on the east side of Crookston along Highway 2. The fire was reported around 12:40 p.m. in the dealership’s oil change bay area. Initial scanner traffic described a fire with possible explosion and smoke spreading inside the service area. Dispatch audio… Continue reading Polk County: Fire At Crookston Ford Dealership