Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – The Fargo Fire Department responded to an alarm early Sunday morning at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
At around 6:15 a.m. on Oct. 29, crews arrived and found a small fire in an ultrasound machine. Firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Officials said a fire sprinkler system had contained the flames and prevented further damage.
The FFD also said, due to the amount of smoke, Sanford staff were prepared to evacuate the building, but stopped once they knew the fire was contained.
No injuries were reported at the scene and patient care was unaffected by the incident.
A damage estimate was not immediately available.
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