Early Morning Bismarck Fire Leave Residents Homeless

Four people are left homeless and receiving help from the Red Cross due to an early morning fire in Bismarck.

According to reports, the Bismarck Fire Department responded to a house fire on 18th Street at 5:30 AM Saturday. (8/22)

The fire was under control in about 30 minutes when several crews and firefighters fought the house fire that had spread to the deck and garage.

Authorities say damage is estimated at $100,000 and is believed to have started from a cigarette.

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