Structure fire results in $80,000 in damages

UPDATE ON STRUCTURE FIRE ON HALSEY ST.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Just before 10 p.m. last night, July 29, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Halsey Street for a structure fire with reports of a garage on fire that was quickly spreading to vehicles and the neighbor’s fence. 

The IFFD responded with four engines, three ambulances, a ladder truck, and a battalion chief. Five minutes after being dispatched, ambulance 12 arrived on scene first, reporting a fully engulfed garage fire. The vehicles in front of the garage were also on fire.

Structures that were in close proximity and threatened by the fire included a home that was detached from the garage and a shop on the adjacent property next to the garage. 

One adult male was working inside the garage when the fire started. He was able to safely evacuate without injury. The homeowner’s two dogs were also uninjured. 

Firefighters had the fire extinguished within eight minutes of being dispatched. 

The cause of the fire was accidental in nature. The garage, one truck, three motorcycles, one 4-wheeler, and some fencing were all damaged, resulting in approximately $80,000 worth of damage. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending into the house and the neighbor’s shop. 

ORIGINAL STORY

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls fire department responded to a blaze along Halsey St. near Compass Academy in Idaho Falls, on the evening of July 29.

The flames do appear to be extinguished at this time.

It is unclear at this time if anyone has been injured or what was the cause of the fire.

But, neighbors in the area who witnessed the event said they heard a boom then saw flames up to 20 feet high, near the trees.

Local News 8 will provide more information as it becomes available.