Early morning fire destroys vehicle and chicken coop in Idaho Falls; One injured
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A fast-moving fire destroyed a vehicle and a chicken coop early Wednesday morning, leaving one resident injured and 13 chickens dead.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the blaze off West Broadway Street at 5:40 a.m. on Dec. 17, where they found a fire burning between two mobile homes.
Crews were able to rapidly contain the flames in under 10 minutes, which prevented the fire from consuming the nearby residences. While the neighboring trailers were saved from destruction, one home sustained partial damage, and a nearby car was completely destroyed.
The chicken coop where the fire originated was a total loss, resulting in the death of 13 chickens. Fire officials have estimated the total property damage from the incident at $30,000.
One resident sustained minor injuries during the incident but declined treatment by EMS at the scene.
According to the Idaho Falls Fire Department, the fire originated in the chicken coop between two trailers off West Broadway Street. The call came in around 5:40, and crews rushed to the scene, quickly containing the fire in under 10 minutes, preventing further damage to the nearby trailer homes.
The chicken coop was a total loss, and 13 chickens perished in the fire. The neighboring trailer was partially impacted, with a nearby car being completely destroyed. Total damages from the incident are estimated at $30,000.
One resident sustained minor injuries and refused treatment by EMS at the scene. According to IFFD, a total of 19 firefighters responded to the call, including three engines, a ladder truck, three ambulances, and a battalion chief. Supporting agencies, including Intermountain Gas and Rocky Mountain Power, also arrived to secure utilities, while a chaplain provided on-site assistance to those affected.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department says it has concluded its investigation into the matter. While the fire was traced back to the chicken coop, the exact cause remains undetermined.
