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Bismarck apartment building collapses due to fire

By Payton Gall May 6, 2026 | 4:10 PM

Photo via The Appliance Outlet

Families are displaced and an injured firefighter is recovering after a fire ravaged an apartment complex in Bismarck on Monday evening. Sources say dozens of residents were forced from their homes while fire crews spent hours containing the fire. The damage was extensive, and the northwest corner of the building collapsed.

Photo via The Appliance Outlet

The building houses 68 units. KFYR reports that the fire originated in a crawl space below the three-story building, eventually spreading upward through the roof.

In the face of tragedy, Bismarck and Mandan are showing up for their neighbors, as donations and offerings of support roll in to the people affected. The ND Lions are actively looking for volunteers to assist, while other local establishments are collecting donations and offering services.

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