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Dennis Katsnelson

An apartment building in North Fargo suffered a fire Friday night that caused a hot tub and fence to catch fire. According to the City of Fargo, around 8:50 p.m., firefighters responded to 1315 11th Avenue N. for a garage on fire. Crews arrived to find the hot tub and fence on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the hot tub and fence were on fire, but they were able to take quick action and prevent the fire from spreading to the main house. The homeowners were not present at the time, but were alerted to the situation when they saw the firefighters' reaction on the Ring camera.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the total cost of the damage is estimated at $10,000. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of residential fire safety measures. Installing working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, as well as conducting regular maintenance and upkeep of appliances and electrical systems, can help to reduce the risk of fire damage. It is also important to identify and address any potential fire hazards around the home.