Tragic Great Falls House Fire Claims Life of Family Pet

Great Falls Fire Rescue has been busy over the last few weeks with multiple house fires in our community.

The most recent house fire occurred on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd.

Great Falls Fire House Fire

Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to 317 10th Avenue St., South, at 8:37 AM, to reports of a fire.

Engine one was on the scene by 8:40 a.m. and immediately noticed a fire overtaking the home.

Fire crews quickly began tackling the fire, which started in the basement, according to the occupants.

Thankfully, all occupants were out of the home when Great Falls Fire Rescue arrived.

The home's occupants informed the Great Falls Fire Rescue that a family pet was still inside.

Crews with engine two were able to search the first floor of the home and locate the family dog, which was unresponsive.

They made efforts to revive the dog but were unsuccessful.

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Cause Of Great Falls House Fire

Despite the challenging conditions and heavy smoke from the fire, Great Falls Fire Rescue was able to extinguish the blaze within 19 minutes.

Fire investigators later determined that the blaze was caused by a space heater that was being used to defrost a freezer in the basement.

The basement sustained significant damage, while the first floor had minor smoke-related impacts.

The American Red Cross lent a hand in supporting the family after the fire.

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