A massive grain elevator fire that started shortly before 8 p.m. Friday in Mayville is now contained, with the structure collapsing roughly an hour after the blaze began. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt told Valley News Live that the elevator came down around 9 p.m., with embers floating eastward from the scene.
Fire Chief Rich Hart announced on the Mayville Fire Departmentโs Facebook page that the fire has been contained and other departments are being dismissed. โWe greatly appreciate all of their help,โ Hart said in the social media post. โWe will keep 2nd Ave blocked off most likely for a couple days. Please just refrain from going near the scene.โ
Hart warned that crews will continue to monitor the scene as the grain elevator โwill smolder for a few days.โ Sheriff Hunt said neighboring houses lost power during the incident, but electricity has since been restored to the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Mayville Fire, Hillsboro Fire, and the air base, according to Hunt. Hunt said officials plan to release a press release on Sunday with more information about the fire.
