At approximately 4:37 AM on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Bismarck Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke coming from a residence in the 1400 block of South 3rd Street in Bismarck. The first arriving crew gave an initial report of heavy smoke showing, established command and went in to investigate. They discovered fire inside an attached garage which had extended into the kitchen/dining room. The fire crew laid a fire attack hoseline, and proceeded to fight the fire. Crews searched the home for occupants and confirmed that no one was inside.
Additional fire units arrived and assisted with fire attack, secondary search, extinguishment, ventilation, and overhaul. There was heavy fire and smoke damage throughout the garage and main floor and the occupants were displaced. The owner of the property arrived on scene after the fire was extinguished. Several Fire Department apparatus and eighteen firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Bismarck Police Department assisted with scene control. The Central Dakota Communications Center handled emergency radio traffic between all emergency services. The Fire Department Chaplain was called on scene to support the displaced family and the Red Cross is providing lodging and assistance. Two dogs survived the fire; one cat perished. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bismarck Police Department.
At approximately 11:45 PM on Monday, November 6, 2017, the Bismarck Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at the Oasis Truck Stop in Northeast Bismarck. The first arriving fire crew gave an initial report of a fully involved semi-tractor. The crew established command, laid a fire attack hoseline, and proceeded to fight the fire. Firefighting crews searched the semi-tractor and confirmed that no one was inside.
Additional units arrived and assisted with fire attack, search, and extinguishment. The owner of the vehicle was transported to Sanford Medical Center by Metro Area Ambulance. Two Fire Department apparatus and seven firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Bismarck Police Department assisted with scene control. Central Dakota Communications Center handled emergency radio traffic between all emergency services. Cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
These incidents were in addition to fires that the Bismarck Fire Department responded to on Monday, November 6, 2017, at the 4000 block of Hitchcock Drive and on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Ramada Inn in Bismarck. Cause of the both fires was determined to be accidental.