UPDATE:
HANKINSON, N.D. (KFGO) – 11 people are homeless after fire gutted their apartments in Hankinson.
Fire departments from 8 communities responded to the fire shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday in the apartments above Posts Hardware on Main Avenue.
Richland County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says there is extensive damage to the second floor on the back end where the fire started.
Flames were coming out the windows of the rear apartments when firefighters arrived on the scene, but everyone inside was able to get out safely. The Red Cross is assisting those needing housing.
Firefighters had the blaze under control in about 30 minutes but crews remained on scene all night, making sure there were no flare-ups.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
Original Story:
HANKINSON, N.D. (KFGO) – Firefighters responded to a fire in a downtown retail/apartment building in Hankinson Tuesday night.
A dispatcher with the Richland County Sheriff’s office says the call came in at 9:03 pm. The dispatcher said there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Firefighters from Hankinson and Wahpeton were among those on the scene. The cause of the fire will be investigated.