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Two escape Bigfork house fire Play Video
July 3, 2011 6:21 PM
BIGFORK- A pair of home owners escaped a house fire that engulfed their entire home just outside Bigfork late Saturday night. The Bigfork Fire Department received the call from Flathead County Dispatch close to midnight about the fire at 330 Rocky Woods Lane. It appears the fire started... more » -
Firefighters battle Havre house fire
June 28, 2011 9:06 AM
HAVRE- Firefighters in Havre battled a blaze on Monday evening that engulfed at least one house. Initial reports indicate that the flames spread to two other homes, but there are no reports of injuries at this time. Havre residents report that several agencies responded to the fire, including... more » -
Overnight fire hits Evergreen business
June 21, 2011 8:07 AM
EVERGREEN- Firefighters are still mopping up debris and checking for any hot spots after an early morning structure fire hit a local business. Flathead County dispatch tells us flames were reported coming from the back of Valley Medical Center just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Fire crews quickly... more » -
"Suspicious " Kalispell fire under investigation Play Video
May 12, 2011 12:01 PM
KALISPELL- Authorities are investigating what's being dubbed as a suspicious fire that broke out late Wednesday evening at the corner of Eighth Avenue and West Railroad Street. Kalispeill Fire Department Operation Chief Dave Dedman says crews were called to the scene just before 11:15 p.m. and crews arrived to... more » -
Crews battle late night fire south of Lolo Play Video
May 3, 2011 1:34 PM
Fire crews battled a late Monday evening fire south of Lolo after receiving reports of flames being seen at a residence at 6182 Lamar Trail. The fire was reported to 911 by a neighbor and fire officials say that a person inside the burning home was able to get... more » -
Owner: Butte McDonald's will rebuild after fire Play Video
April 28, 2011 8:26 AM
BUTTE- Things are already looking brighter for a Butte McDonald's future after a Tuesday blaze gutted the building. Plans are in the works to build a new McDonald's restaurant at the site and in the meantime, efforts are underway to find jobs for 44 employees. "That's my biggest... more » -
Bonner fire investigation continues, public's help sought
April 27, 2011 2:57 PM
MISSOULA - The Missoula County Sheriff's Office is looking for any information that could help them figure out what sparked last Wednesday's fire in a vacant building near Bonner. Missoula Rural Fire District investigators say that while they've determined the fire started in the attic, but the cause remains... more » -
Bonner building lost to fire, cause unknown Play Video
April 20, 2011 12:51 PM
BONNER- The cause of an early morning blaze that leveled an empty building along Montana Highway 200 isn't clear yet, but fire officials say the blaze apparently started in an attic area. Missoula Rural Fire District Fire Chief Bill Caldwell says the call came in just before 6:30 a.m.... more » -
Smoking causes fatal Billings fire
April 12, 2011 10:06 PM
BILLINGS- A Billings Heights fire that claimed the life of one man on Tuesday is tentatively being classified as accidental with initial reports indicating it was caused due to smoking in bed. Lt. Mark Cady of the Billings Police Department says that fire crews were called to 23 King... more » -
Stevensville motel fire investigation continues Play Video
April 12, 2011 10:07 AM
STEVENSVILLE- The state fire marshal says the fire that destroyed two units of a Stevensville motel was most likely electrical in nature. The fire started around 9 o'clock Friday night in the St. Mary's Motel. The Stevensville Fire Department originally thought the fire was possibly suspicious, but the state... more » -
Suspicious fire hits Whitefish thrift store Play Video
April 5, 2011 2:01 PM
WHITEFISH- A possible arson fire damaged the Stumptown Thrift Store and the apartments above the business over the weekend. Officials say that no one was injured in the blaze which caused moderate damage to upstairs apartments, including smoke and water damage. Parts of the ceiling were cut open to... more » -
East Missoula fire deemed arson Play Video
March 18, 2011 7:40 AM
EAST MISSOULA- Fire investigators along with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office are treating an early Friday morning fire in East Missoula as a case of arson. The blaze started shortly after 3:30 a.m. just off of Montana Highway 200 and Staple Street and East Missoula firefighters say when they... more » -
Creston family looks to rebuild after fire Play Video
March 17, 2011 9:51 AM
CRESTON- A local family is being forced to start over after their home burned to the ground earlier this week after losing everything. The smell of smoke was still lingering in the air on Wednesday as the mobile home was cooling down from Tuesday night's fire. Emergency crews got... more » -
More details emerge in fatal Bozeman fire Play Video
March 2, 2011 11:54 AM
BOZEMAN - Some additional details are emerging about an early Tuesday morning fire at a Bozeman apartment building that claimed two lives. Dale C. Beard, 29, and Jacob P. Neuman, 30, both of Bozeman and formerly of Wyoming were killed in the early Tuesday morning blaze. The two men... more » -
Crews make quick work of Kalispell fire Play Video
February 26, 2011 11:43 AM
KALISPELL - Firefighters made quick work of a fire which broke out early Saturday morning in a home on 8th Avenue West. Crews were called out just after 4:00 a.m. after receiving reports of a chimney fire, but once crews arrived on scene they determined it was a little more... more » -
Six escape Great Falls fire unscathed Play Video
February 13, 2011 10:51 PM
GREAT FALLS - Six people are safe after a Sunday morning fire in Great Falls as strong winds made it more difficult for Great Falls Fire Rescue to put out the structure fire. The call came in around 8:30 a.m. at 1316 3rd Avenue Northwest and a mother and... more » -
Cause of Whitefish fire under investigation
February 8, 2011 9:41 AM
WHITEFISH - The Whitefish Fire Department is looking into what sparked a fire at the Rainy Days Antique shop off of U.S. Highway 93 in Whitefish. Units responded to the report of smoke at around 11 p.m. on Sunday and we're told that most of the building was damaged... more » -
Fairfield fire destroys 1930's era building Play Video
February 1, 2011 8:37 AM
FAIRFIELD, MT - A fire outside of Fairfield totally destroyed a building which is believed to date back to the 1930's. Teton County Fire and Rescue crews responded to call in the Fairfield Fire District at around 6:30 Monday evening and just 45 minutes later, the structure had collapsed.... more » -
No injuries reported in Great Falls business fire
January 31, 2011 3:57 PM
GREAT FALLS - Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at a pallet repair shop around 12:30 pm on Monday in Great Falls. The occupants of the building had gone to lunch and came back to discover the fire according to Great Falls Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Chuck Rovreit... more » -
Polson house fire ruled "accidental" Play Video
January 24, 2011 2:58 PM
POLSON - Fire officials say that the fire which destroyed a local home appears to have started in the kitchen, but due to the severity of the damage, they're not sure if they will ever have a confirmed cause. The Polson Fire Department is calling the fire on Valley... more » -
Polson home gutted by blaze Play Video
January 23, 2011 5:35 PM
POLSON - Fire officials say that a fire that destroyed a home in Polson appears to be accidental, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Polson Fire Chief John Fairchild says the call came in around 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon and that nearly 30 volunteers responded to... more » -
One feared dead in fire east of Helena
January 23, 2011 1:58 PM
HELENA - A fire broke out on Saturday out in a mechanical shop located at 5140 Husky Drive and officials say that one person is believed to have died in the blaze. The TriLakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze and were assisted by responders from East Helena,... more » -
Ravalli Co. Road Dept. shop fire cause identified
January 10, 2011 7:23 PM
HAMILTON - The Ravalli County Road Department will have to replace at least a portion of its roof following a Friday night electrical fire. Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brad Mohn says the blaze was spotted by a Ravalli County Sheriff's Department deputy who was patrolling near the road department's... more » -
Electrical problem may have sparked West Riverside fire Play Video
January 7, 2011 11:41 AM
WEST RIVERSIDE - Fire crews spent most of Friday morning on the scene of a house fire which broke out on Zaugg Lane. Missoula Rural Fire District Battalion Chief Tom Ziegler told our reporter on the scene that it appears there were three separate "hot spots" within the house... more » -
Columbia Falls fire victims in need of help Play Video
January 5, 2011 11:00 PM
COLUMBIA FALLS - A local family started off 2011 by watching their house burn down. Homeowner Lana Leggett says she is not used to asking other people for help, but admits her family is in "dire need" of it right now. Leggett feels very fortunate her family and dogs... more » -
Cause determined in Great Falls house fire Play Video
January 5, 2011 9:00 AM
GREAT FALLS - Fire officials report that a faulty electrical system is to blame for a house fire which hit a local home on Thursday night. The blaze broke out at 211 8th Street South and Great Falls Fire Rescue reports that a fan, which was was being used... more » -
Billings apartment fire sends one person to the hospital Play Video
January 4, 2011 1:27 PM
BILLINGS - The Billings Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday morning. BFD Battalion Chief Terry Larson says firefighters responded to a smoke call at 9:21 a.m. which came from the Lee Apartments, located at 124 North 24th Street. ... more » -
Family displaced by Kalispell house fire
December 31, 2010 9:39 PM
KALISPELL- A Kalispell family was lucky enough to make it safely out of a house fire Thursday night, but now they have no home to return to. The Evergreen Fire Department reports that the Poplar Drive house is no longer liveable, due to the smoke and water damage it... more » -
Cause of Potomac structure fire identified Play Video
December 19, 2010 7:29 PM
POTOMAC - A 100 pound propane heater is being blamed for starting a fire that completely destroying a two story home in Potomac. Greenough Fire Chief Doug Hall said the fire started on Saturday afternoon at 23556 West Fork Bear Creek Lane. Hall said the homeowner placed a... more » -
Crews battle Libby fires; 1 home a total loss
December 6, 2010 8:03 PM
LIBBY - A fire destroyed a home on Pioneer Road in Lincoln County, but fire officials report that the occupants were able to get out in time. Fire officials say the fire happened at 12:45 a.m. Friday. The residents heard an explosion, escaped from the house and watched it burn... more » -
Whitefish condo fire still under investigation Play Video
December 6, 2010 4:04 PM
WHITEFISH - Whitefish Fire Chief Tom Kennelly says a weekend fire that destroyed a Whitefish duplex is still under investigation, but that at this point it appears to have been accidental in nature. The blaze was reported at around 7 p.m. Friday at 1750 East Lake Shore in the... more » -
Donations sought following Hungry Horse fire Play Video
December 5, 2010 7:12 PM
HUNGRY HORSE - A local family needs clothes and other donations after their house trailer was completely destroyed by a Friday night fire. An official with Three Rivers EMS confirmed that two people were taken to separate hospitals and family members tell us a that 2-year-old child accidentally set... more » -
Whitefish duplex hit by fire
December 5, 2010 7:07 PM
WHITEFISH - An investigation is still underway into what sparked a a duplex blaze in Northwest Montana. Whitefish Fire Department Captain Justin Woods says the fire started at 7 p.m. on Friday night at 1750 East Lake Shore in the Mountain Harbor area. The townhouse was uninhabited at... more » -
Hungry Horse family homeless after fire Play Video
December 4, 2010 6:57 PM
HUNGRY HORSE - Three Rivers EMS officials have confirmed that the two people were taken to separate hospitals on Friday night after a Hungry Horse trailer home caught fire. Family members say a blaze started in their trailer after a 2-year-old child accidentally set a stack of newspapers on... more » -
Fire at refinery warehouse near Cut Bank extinguished
November 29, 2010 11:32 AM
UPDATE : The fire at a refinery warehouse east of Cut Bank has been extinguished. Initial reports indicate that the building was destroyed, but there are no injuries as a result of the blaze. (Thanks to EMS technician Dave Allison for the update and the photo.) The blaze... more » -
Vacant Missoula home hit by fire
November 20, 2010 12:18 PM
MISSOULA -Fire crews spent part of Friday evening battling a fire at an empty home on 14th Street West. Three engine companies, a truck company and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded just after 9:45 p.m. on Friday, as did an ambulance from Missoula Emergency Services and several units from... more »
