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Two-story house fire in the Ammon foothills

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Kreighton Kunz
Two-story house fire Tuesday evening in the Ammon foothills at 5811 E. Sagewood Drive

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - A two-story home caught fire Tuesday night. The report came into dispatch about 7:42 p.m.

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded and found flames coming from the roof of the home.

Firefighters could be seen attacking the flames from the outside of the house and running water lines from a distant hydrant. The home is located at  5811 East Sagewood Drive in the Ammon foothills.

Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies and utility personnel from gas, power, and water also responded. 

One witness said the fire is believed to have started from a back porch deck-type fireplace. The exact cause of the fire has not been determined, but the home has significant damage.

The home was not occupied when firefighters arrived on scene and no injuries have been reported.


(Update Wed 5:00 p.m.) You can see these aftermath photos below.

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