A total of five engines and one truck responded to a fire in Grand Forks this afternoon.
The Grand Fire Fire Department responded to 4601 32nd Avenue South shortly before 12:30 p.m. When crews arrived they found a semi tractor and passenger vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The vehicles were located in the south side parking area of U.S. Foods.
The GFFD was able to extinguish the flames before they spread to other trailers in close proximity. Both vehicles were deemed a total loss. Two other vehicles suffered heat damage.
The cause of the fire is undetermined. There were no injuries to fire personnel or the public. The department was assisted on scene by the GFPD…Altru Ambulance…and U.S. Foods personnel.
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