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Fargo Man Arrested for Clearing Snow with Flamethrower Fact Check

“https://fmobserver.com/fargo-man-arrested-for-clearing-snow-with-flamethrower/”
False
Confidence: High Checked on April 29, 2026

Summary

No reputable news outlets have reported a Fargo man being arrested for using a flamethrower to clear snow. The story appears only in a compilation of fake‑news examples, indicating it is not a factual event.

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cbsnews.com
cnn.com
casscountynd.gov
  • Sheriff's Office | Cass County, ND

    The two individuals are members of the construction crew working on the Heritage Middle School extension project. Garmonyou Dougar Wiles, a 40-year-old male from Fargo, North Dakota, was arrested for felony reckless endangerment, felony aggravated assault, and felony terrorizing.

en.wikipedia.org
  • Fargo (1996 film) - Wikipedia

    The opening titles stating "This is a true story" have been changed in this edition from the actual titles on the film print to digitally inserted titles. Also, the subtitle preceding Lundegaard's arrest "Outside of Bismarck, North Dakota" has been inserted digitally and moved from the bottom of the screen to the top.

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inforum.com
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valleynewslive.com

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