Apartment Fire Quickly Extinguished in South Fargo

No injuries reported as firefighters respond to blaze at 1204 44th Street South

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Fargo Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex on the city's south side on Friday afternoon. Crews arrived to find black smoke coming from a first-floor apartment and were able to extinguish the kitchen fire within about 15 minutes. One person inside the apartment was able to get out safely, and no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Apartment fires can pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in densely populated areas. The quick response and containment of this fire by the Fargo Fire Department likely prevented more extensive damage and potential injuries.

The details

According to Assistant Fire Marshal Dawn Stollenwerk, the fire call came in at 2 p.m. to the apartment complex located at 1204 44th Street South, one block north of 13th Avenue just east of Hobby Lobby. The apartment where the fire originated was damaged, and there is smoke damage throughout the first floor of the building.

  • The fire call came in at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • Firefighters were able to extinguish the kitchen fire within about 15 minutes of arriving on the scene.

The players

Fargo Fire Department

The municipal fire department responsible for responding to and extinguishing fires within the city of Fargo, North Dakota.

Dawn Stollenwerk

The Assistant Fire Marshal for the Fargo Fire Department, who provided details about the apartment fire incident.

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The takeaway

The quick response and containment of this apartment fire by the Fargo Fire Department highlights the importance of having a well-trained and equipped municipal fire department to protect public safety, especially in densely populated areas where fires can spread rapidly.