Residential Garage Fire in Rural Kindred

Homeowner suffers minor burns, no injuries to first responders

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Emergency crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire in rural Kindred, North Dakota on Monday, February 9th. The homeowner's detached garage was fully engulfed, but fire personnel were able to contain the blaze. The homeowner suffered minor burns but did not require hospitalization, and no injuries were sustained by first responders.

Why it matters

Residential fires can pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in rural areas where emergency response times may be longer. This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention measures and the quick actions of local first responders in minimizing the damage and impact of such events.

The details

According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the Kindred Fire Department, Davenport Fire Department, and Kindred Ambulance all responded to the reported fire. The homeowner's detached garage was fully engulfed in flames, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze to that structure. The homeowner suffered minor burns but did not require transport to a hospital, and no injuries were reported among the first responders.

  • The incident occurred on Monday, February 9th.

The players

Cass County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

Kindred Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and contained the blaze.

Davenport Fire Department

The neighboring fire department that also responded to assist with the incident.

Kindred Ambulance

The local emergency medical services provider that evaluated the homeowner's injuries.

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What’s next

The Cass County Sheriff's Office and Kindred Fire Department will continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the critical role that local first responders play in protecting rural communities from the dangers of residential fires.