Faulty wiring sparks house fire on 3rd Ave NE in East Grand Forks, MN
On Thursday, December 12th, at 10:13 AM, the East Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 500 block of 3rd Ave NE. Upon arrival, fire crews observed light smoke emanating from the eaves of the single-story home. Firefighters entered the residence with a 1 ¾ inch handline and discovered a small fire in the attic of the back bedroom. The fire was quickly extinguished, limiting fire damage to the room of origin, though the rest of the house sustained light smoke damage.
Fire investigators have determined that the fire likely started due to faulty wiring in the attic. The residents of the home have been displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. The fire department's response included 17 personnel, two fire trucks, one ladder truck, and four support vehicles. Assistance was also provided by the East Grand Forks Police Department, Altru Ambulance, and East Grand Forks Water and Light.
The East Grand Forks Fire Department emphasizes the importance of having working smoke detectors in homes and businesses, especially during the holiday season.
CHI LakeWood Health Celebrates 2024 Spirit Award Winners
CHI LakeWood Health proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Spirit Awards: Katie Levasseur, Registered Nurse; Linda Borowicz, Radiology Technologist; and Stacey Johnson, Occupational Therapist and Therapy Manager.
These esteemed individuals embody LakeWood's mission, vision, values, and behavioral standards, demonstrating exceptional commitment to both the organization and the community it serves. Selected through peer nominations, the Spirit Award recognizes their outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication.
The awards were presented at CHI LakeWood Health's annual Christmas celebration on Friday, December 6, held at the VFW in Baudette.
