GFPD & GFFD respond to vehicle fire

An early morning vehicle fire in Grand Forks is under investigation.
Around 3:15 a.m. the Grand Forks Police Department was dispatched to 2500 block of Knight Drive for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival officers found a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado fully engulfed in flames in the parking lot. The vehicle’s gas tanked exploded while officers were on scene causing a loud sound that could be heard for several blocks.

Personnel from the Grand Forks Fire Department arrived on scene and were able to control the blaze, which kept it from spreading to nearby vehicles. The vehicle suffered extensive damage.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No one was injured in the fire and no other property was damaged.

Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department.

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