Idaho Falls Fire Department prevents fire from destroying home

Thanks to a fast response time, a home at 710 Sharp Place was saved from extensive fire damage Tuesday afternoon. The fire started at about 2:45 p.m.

Three engines, two ambulances, and two fire chiefs responded to the fire. Crews arrived on scene and found light smoke coming from the attic. Fire crews pulled the ceiling and found an attic fire burning with several trusses heavily damaged by the fire.

The fire was quickly extinguished, and extensive overhaul was performed to save the structure. There were no injuries reported. The damage is estimated at $25,000.