At approximately 5:15 PM on Wednesday, August 19, Central Dakota Communications Center received a report of a possible structure fire on the 400 block of W. Thayer. The Bismarck Fire Department was dispatched, along with the Bismarck Police Department and Metro Ambulance.
The first arriving crews stated that they had light smoke from a first-floor apartment and deployed lines to initiate an attack. Upon entering the apartment, they found flames in the first apartment. They began an attack and assigned incoming units to search the rest of the building as well as water supply and ventilation. Crews had the fire extinguished approximately 10 minutes after arrival, and remained on scene for some time to complete overhaul operations in order to ensure complete extinguishment.
Per Bismarck Fire Department fire investigators, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Seven fire department apparatus and 19 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Bismarck Police Department assisted with scene control. Metro Area Ambulance was on scene to provide medical support should it be required. MDU was called to the scene to secure the utilities.
There were no injuries to any civilians or fire personnel. The occupants of the building have been displaced, due to the fire and smoke damage throughout the apartments.