{"id":11391,"date":"2026-01-18T07:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=11391"},"modified":"2026-01-18T07:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:15:37","slug":"grand-forks-fire-hits-knutson-printing-on-university-ave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/grand-forks-fire-hits-knutson-printing-on-university-ave\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave"},"content":{"rendered":"
Grand Forks, North Dakota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) Fire crews battled a Saturday morning fire at Knutson Printing on University Avenue.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

The Grand Forks Fire Department<\/a> received the call at 7:14 a.m.<\/p>\n

Crews were sent to 1323 University Avenue<\/a> after a structure fire report.<\/p>\n

Firefighters found smoke and flames in a multi-story building.<\/p>\n

They began suppression and search work at once.<\/p>\n

Crews contained the fire to the building, officials said.<\/p>\n

Firefighters stayed on scene after noon to finish the job.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported, according to the fire department.<\/p>\n

That includes building occupants and firefighters.<\/p>\n

Officials did not release the damage total.<\/p>\n

The cause has not been announced.<\/p>\n

Investigators will work to find where the fire started.<\/p>\n

Road closure<\/h2>\n

University Avenue was closed during the response.<\/p>\n

The closure stretched from Washington Street to 15th Avenue.<\/p>\n

Drivers were asked to use other routes.<\/p>\n

Nearby businesses may see delays until the scene is clear.<\/p>\n

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Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Response details<\/h2>\n

The department sent five engines to the scene.<\/p>\n

A ladder truck and a command vehicle also responded.<\/p>\n

Nineteen fire personnel worked the incident, officials said.<\/p>\n

Police helped with traffic control and scene security.<\/p>\n

Altru Ambulance<\/a> stood by for medical support.<\/p>\n

Xcel Energy<\/a> also assisted during the response.<\/p>\n

Photos and updates<\/h2>\n

TRF News received photos and video from a viewer.<\/p>\n

The images showed thick smoke and active flames early Saturday.<\/p>\n

Officials said crews contained the fire before it spread further.<\/p>\n

Firefighters continued overhaul work through the afternoon.<\/p>\n

That work includes checking walls for heat and smoke.<\/p>\n

Knutson Printing operates as a printing business in Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

The fire happened in a multi-story commercial building.<\/p>\n

Crews used water lines to knock down the flames.<\/p>\n

They also used fans to clear the smoke from inside.<\/p>\n

People near the scene should stay clear of hoses and trucks.<\/p>\n

Officials may reopen the street in stages.<\/p>\n

Residents should follow local alerts for updates.<\/p>\n

For more coverage, see reports from KVRR<\/a> and the Grand Forks Herald<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone who saw the fire start can share tips with officials.<\/p>\n

You can reach the department through the city contact links.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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