(UPDATE, APRIL 25) Great Falls Fire Rescue says the fire caused "significant damage," rendering the house uninhabitable.
GFFR says the cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, but did not elaborate.
(1st REPORT, APRIL 24) Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Great Falls on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. It happened along the 1800 block of Sixth Street NW at about 2:45 p.m.
Initial reports indicate that the fire started in a bush and spread to the rest of the home, destroying much of the inside.
According to Great Falls Fire Rescue, two people and two dogs were able to safely evacuate the house and have made arrangements for a place to stay.
There were no injuries reported.
There was also damage to utility infrastructure outside of the home.
There is no word at this point on the estimated value of the damage.
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The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Responding agencies included Great Falls Fire Rescue, Great Falls Police Department, and NorthWestern Energy.
We will update you if we get more information, including any donation drives or fundraisers to help the family.
