Overview
- The Mayville Fire Department reports the O’Brien Seed blaze is contained and mutual-aid units have been released.
- 2nd Avenue will stay closed for several days, and officials ask the public to avoid the area.
- The City of Mayville asks residents to reduce water use through Monday so the water plant and tower can recover.
- Traill-Steele Emergency Management says Mayville and Portland firefighters will remain on scene to watch for flare-ups.
- The fire began just before 8 p.m. Friday and the elevator collapsed around 9 p.m.; winds carried embers, nearby power has been restored, and the cause remains unknown.