BISMARCK, ND—The Bismarck Fire Department extinguished a garage fire on the 1600 block of Hanaford Ave in Bismarck this afternoon.
At approximately 1:40 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Bismarck Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from an SUV parked inside a detached residential garage.
Crews arrived on scene at about 1:44 PM and found the vehicle parked partially in the garage, fully engulfed in flames. The fire started to extend into the garage ceiling and exterior siding. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and conducted overhaul operations to ensure no hot spots remained. There was heavy fire damage to the vehicle and minor damage to the garage.
No injuries were reported to occupants or firefighters. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature.