GWINNER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Gwinner Fire swiftly responded to a fatal house fire just after 4 AM, where a devastating tragedy unfolded:
- 911 Call: Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper revealed that a woman trapped on the second floor made a distress call reporting smoke engulfing the residence. Despite initial contact, communication was lost with dispatch. The Sheriff’s Office and first responders promptly arrived at the scene.
- Rescue Efforts: Fire crews, aided by Lisbon and Milnor’s Fire and Ambulance services, located and extricated the woman from the burning home. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries upon arrival at Lisbon Hospital.
- Survivors: Thankfully, a man and two dogs managed to escape from the first floor. However, one dog tragically perished in the fire.
- Origin of Fire: Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in the basement, with authorities actively probing the cause alongside the State Fire Marshal.
- Autopsy and Investigation: The deceased’s body was transported to Grand Forks for a detailed autopsy by the UND Pathology Department. Meanwhile, authorities withhold names until family notification is complete.
The Gwinner community mourns this devastating loss, standing united in support as investigations continue into this tragic incident.