Great Falls, MT – At 4:47 this morning, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s D Platoon responded to a working structure fire at 1410 14th St S. Engine 1 arrived on scene at 4:50, and found the rear of the house to be heavily involved in fire, Engine 1 also found the fire had burned through the roof near the kitchen. The main power line in the backyard had been burnt in half. The power line was still live causing a hazard for firefighters, as well as the gas main had been compromised and was feeding the fire.
D Platoon was able to get the fire under control at 5:35. There was only one occupant in the home at the time of the fire, she and her dog were able to make it out safely. The occupant had three cats living in the house, D Platoon was able to rescue one of the cats. The other two are unaccounted for at this time. The American Red Cross has been notified.
From video footage obtained, the fire was found to have been intentionally set. The Great Falls Fire Rescue Fire Prevention Bureau and the Great Falls Police Department are currently working to identify the suspect seen in the video. More information will be released when availible.
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