Garages damaged after fire at Fargo apartment complex

A row of garages is damaged after a fire in south Fargo on Tuesday. The Fargo Fire Department was called to 2602 18th Street South just before noon. Fire officials say of the 8 garage units, at least 4 are damaged. One vehicle is completely destroyed and another is badly damaged. Fire crews say it started as a vehicle on fire and the flames spread to other units. The fire created heavy smoke, which could be seen all across south Fargo. No one was hurt and fire officials say the fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time. They are investigating the cause and working to determine the estimated amount of damage. Roads in the area were blocked off for a while to allow for emergency vehicles to respond.
KVLY-TV NBC 11 Fargo

Traffic delayed after semi catches fire on I-29 in Fargo

Traffic was delayed on Interstate 29 on Monday afternoon after a semi-trailer caught fire. The North Dakota State Patrol says a semi was driving north on I-29 through Fargo just after 4:00 p.m. when the rear semi-trailer axle caught fire. The driver pulled over and used their fire extinguisher to get the flames out. A State Trooper was on patrol and came across the parked semi that was on fire. He used his department issued fire extinguisher to help put out the fire. The Fargo Fire Department arrived on scene and also used water to make sure the fire didn’t spread. Officials say the damage was contained to the axle and tires of the semi-trailer. Traffic was impacted for about 30 minutes as northbound I-29 was down to one lane. No one was hurt.
KVLY-TV NBC 11 Fargo