Owner believes Fargo apartment fire was arson

The aftermath of an arson fire on Jan. 15.

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – The owner of a Fargo apartment building that caught fire Wednesday night says he believes the fire was intentionally set.

Fargo firefighters were called to the blaze at 1444 32nd St. S., near the Prairiewood Post Office.

The building’s tenants were evacuated. No injuries were reported. Most tenants were later allowed to return.

Owner John Lynn says police initially responded to a burglary call. He says the fire was reported a few minutes later.

Lynn says he has reason to believe the fire was set on purpose, but he doesn’t want to comment further because there’s an ongoing investigation.