The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 2000 block of Genevieve Way on June 8, 2024, in the afternoon.
The homeowner called 911 around 4:44 p.m. to report a fire inside the garage of the home. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded immediately and discovered a working fire in one corner of the garage.
quick response
The fire was put out within minutes and firefighters began ventilating smoke out of the house. While the fire was contained to the garage there was smoke damage throughout the house.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Chaplains of Idaho were called to assist the residents of the home who were displaced.
Damages incurred
IFFD responded with three engines, two ambulances, a ladder truck, and a battalion chief.
It appears the fire originated where a lithium-ion battery for a remote-controlled airplane was plugged in, but any official cause of the fire will be determined by Idaho Falls Fire Prevention and Investigation Division staff. Damages are estimated to be around $30,000.
