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A fire destroyed a corn dryer at the Kragnes Farmers Elevator this morning.

The Dilworth Fire Department responded to the fire shortly before 10 a.m. and spent about an hour putting it out. Fire Chief Kurt Kennedy said the fire started near the burners and was likely caused by chaff that had built up.

The fire department crew cut away metal panels on the corn dryer to get to all the burned corn. Chief Kennedy said the dryer was totaled, but was unsure what the cost of the damage would be.

The Dilworth Fire department is holding their second annual Women’s Stag on September 11, 2008. This is the second year the Fire Deparment is holding the event for area women.

The event last year was successful and is being brought back for a second year to help raise funds for several Fire Department projects.

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BNSF workers observed a leaking rail car and notified area dispatch about 14:31 on Monday. The car was filled with gasoline and authorities believe the flow increased because of the expanding pressure inside the rail car as it warmed in the sun. Continue reading →

A veteran Colerain Township, Ohio fire captain and a firefighter were killed Friday morning as they searched a burning house. Initial reports indicate the pair may have fallen through the floor after entering the structure as the first-in crew, Capt. Steve Conn said in a press conference.

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AP Article from Sunday, March 09, 2008

Some cities in central Minnesota are struggling with the issue of how close their volunteer firefighters must live to the fire hall.

Cities are trying to strike a balance between requiring a reasonable response time for firefighters and trying to attract quality volunteers.

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Super WalMart opened March 7th and the Dilworth Fire Department received a check for $1250.00.

WalMart donated money to several city entities including the fire and police departments.

Approximately 600 people showed up at the Dilworth Community Center for a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Randy Harmes and Cindy Ternes. In late January the  house where the couple lived with their five children was damaged by fire.

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After over 20 years of service, the Dilworth Fire Department retired the 1980’s era Ford Pumper. The Fire Department with the assistance of the Dilworth City Hall were able to secure a buyer for the pumper last month and the Northrop Fire Department took possesion of the pumper.

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Wahpeton, ND- A chemical fire in Wahpeton forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents from the surrounding area as fire fighters quickly tried to contain the fire and hazardous materials.

About 40 blocks of southern Wahpeton were evacuated as a precaution, as a thick path of toxic smoke bellowed out of the Industrial Plating Corp at 501 6th Avenue South.

The plant uses hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and zinc to to chemically zinc-plate materials. Officials tested and confirmed that the chemicals had been diluted enough to not pose a risk to wildlife or the health of area residents. Residents were allowed back in there homes, but were asked to stay indoors and keep windows and doors shut as a temporary precaution.

The fire was reported by a Wahpeton police officer who spotted smoke about 2:30 AM near the municipal airport and trailed it back to the plant. The plant was not occupied when the fire started and a cause is not immediately known.

An electrical fire was reported several weeks ago acording to Second Assistant Fire Chief Don Klovstad.

Firefighters from Wahpeton, Dwight, ND and Breckenridge, MN were called to the seen. Several firefighters were required to first go through a decontamination procedure before visiting the local hospital after they had fell into the contaminated water. A Dwight firefighter recieved minor chemical burns to his feet, but was treated and back to the scene shortly thereafter.

The state’s fire marshal’s office will investigate the fire.