Fargo Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Local Bakery

Crews worked through the night to ensure the fire was fully put out at Country Hearth.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Fargo firefighters responded to a fire at the Country Hearth bakery on University Drive North just after 9 PM last night. Battalion Chief Jason Ness said the blaze started in the commercial oven's exhaust smokestack, and crews took their time to thoroughly extinguish the flames and ensure the area was clear of any hot material before allowing the bakery to resume operations in unaffected areas.

Why it matters

Fires at commercial kitchens and bakeries can pose serious risks, both to the business itself and to public safety, so Fargo's fire department took appropriate caution in ensuring the blaze was fully put out before allowing Country Hearth to reopen. Bakeries are an important part of the local economy and community, so minimizing disruption is crucial.

The details

According to Battalion Chief Ness, the fire started in the exhaust smokestack of a commercial oven at Country Hearth. Firefighters worked diligently through the night to fully extinguish the flames and clear the area of any hot material before allowing the bakery to resume operations in the unaffected parts of the facility.

  • Firefighters were called to the scene just after 9 PM on April 1, 2026.
  • Crews worked through the night to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.

The players

Jason Ness

Battalion Chief with the Fargo Fire Department.

Country Hearth

A local bakery in Fargo, North Dakota that was able to resume operations in unaffected areas after the fire.

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What they’re saying

“We took our time to make sure the fire was completely extinguished, and the area was free of hot material.”

— Jason Ness, Battalion Chief

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of thorough fire safety protocols and the quick response of local firefighters in protecting businesses and the community from potential disasters, even when the initial blaze is contained.