Fire damages seed building in Larimore

Early damage estimates from a fire that struck a seed potato warehouse in Larimore last night (Tuesday) are pegged at $2 million dollars.

The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department – and Larimore fire teams – responded to the blaze at Hoverson Farms around 10:40 p.m.  When crews arrived they spotted black smoke and flames coming from the garage door on the south side of the building.

An incident report by the GFSO says on site employees stated they experienced electrical problems with some equipment about an hour before the call – which they unplugged before leaving.

The warehouse reportedly contained a lot of potato seed and equipment – including a new truck and new skid steer.

Larimore fire officials say there were called back to the scene around 7:30 this morning when hot spots flared up and spread into the attic area.  The cause is under investigation.