The Montana Metropolis Volunteer Division responded to what was reported as a “chimney fireplace” Sunday night time and upon arriving on scene discovered a single-family dwelling totally engulfed in flames, officers stated.
The Clancy Volunteer Fireplace Division was additionally paged about 10:30 p.m., and a first-alarm mutual support request was made to Lewis and Clark County. Fireplace crews operated in a defensive mode till early morning to guard close by small buildings and constructions, fireplace officers stated. There have been no accidents and the precise explanation for the blaze is below investigation.
Along with Clancy, the Helena Fireplace Division and Eastgate, East Helena, East Valley and West Valley volunteer fireplace departments all responded to the request for mutual support.
A number of checks have been made all through Monday to determine and deal with scorching spots, officers stated. Montana Metropolis wouldn’t launch the situation of the fireplace.
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Jefferson County street crews responded to sand the street as a result of icy situations impeding the secure arrival of responding sources. American Purple Cross was notified to help the household. St. Peter’s Ambulance was staged on the scene.