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 3:15 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.
All people and pets made it out of the house safely, and there were no injuries reported.
There was also damage to utility infrastructure outside of the home.
Responding agencies included Great Falls Fire Rescue, Great Falls Police Department, and NorthWestern Energy. Great Falls Fire Rescue says the fire caused "significant damage," rendering the house uninhabitable.
The two residents and two dogs have made arrangements for a place to stay.
GFFR says the cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, but did not elaborate.