DICKINSON — Fire crews responded early Friday, July 10, to a large blaze at Woody's Feed & Grain, 28 S. Seventh Ave. W., that sent smoke over parts of downtown and prompted city officials to ask residents to limit water use while firefighters worked to bring the fire under control.
Response, road closures and conservation request
Firefighters from Dickinson and neighboring departments were on scene throughout the morning. Officials asked the public to avoid the area and choose alternate routes while emergency operations continued.
"Due to a large structure fire requiring major water usage, please reduce water usage to essential use only,"
The city of Dickinson's public-works division also advised residents to shut down irrigation systems until officials lift the restriction. The alert emphasized conserving water so the department could maintain pressure for firefighting efforts.
Business and community updates
Woody's Feed & Grain posted a message on Facebook early Friday thanking local police, fire personnel and other emergency responders who worked at the scene, and praising staff members who aided during the incident. As of Friday afternoon, the store had not released further details about the extent of damage or plans for recovery.
Officials have not yet provided information on the cause of the fire or whether anyone was injured. Fire investigators typically examine large-structure incidents once active firefighting ends; that process can take hours or days depending on conditions.
- Date: July 10, 2026
- Location: Woody's Feed & Grain, 28 S. Seventh Ave. W., Dickinson
- Actions urged: Avoid the area; conserve water; shut off irrigation systems
Practical implications for residents
Large structure fires place heavy, immediate demand on municipal water systems. Residents should follow conservation notices because reduced pressure can affect homes and businesses as well as fire-suppression capabilities elsewhere in the city. If you have an active medical need for water or rely on private wells, continue necessary usage and contact city services if you experience outages.
Motorists should heed police directions and posted detours near South Seventh Avenue West. Expect lingering smoke in adjacent neighborhoods until the fire is fully controlled and the site is cleared.
| Item | Current status |
|---|---|
| Fire containment | Crews actively working (July 10 morning) |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Injuries | No information released |
News Block will update this report as authorities release additional information on the cause, damage assessment and any community assistance efforts for affected employees or customers.
