Grand Forks Firefighters Respond to Cooking Fire

(KNOX) -At approximately 5:09 on Saturday afternoon, September 28th, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 1105 South Landeco Lane for a report of a cooking fire.

Fire crews arrived on scene to find smoke in the second-floor apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished, with moderate fire damage confined to the kitchen area. Minor smoke damage was found in the rest of the fire unit. The Fire crews ventilated smoke from the building.

Tenants of the fire unit were displaced for the night. All other tenants were able to return to their units. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, due to unattended cooking

The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, one command vehicle, and 17 personnel. There were no injuries to the occupants or fire service personnel. The Fire Department was assisted by Altru Ambulance and the Grand Forks Police Department.

The Grand Forks Fire Department would like to remind residents to never leave cooking unattended.