We have received Reports of a Structure fire in the basement of a residence on the 800 block of 6th Ave Nw. We will update when more information is available.
Update: The area has been cleared. We will continue to update as we gather more information.
Update: Early Saturday evening, October 25th, Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to a house fire at 817 6th Ave NW. The 911 Dispatch Center reported the fire at 5:48 PM, and Truck 2 was the first GFFR unit to arrive on the scene at 5:55 PM. Upon arrival, Truck 2 noticed smoke coming from the front door and windows. One of the residents informed the Truck 2 crew that the fire was located in the basement of the house. The resident also confirmed that everyone had safely exited the home, except for two cats that remained inside.
With this information, the Truck 2 crew entered the house and located the fire in the basement, specifically in the area of the television and gaming systems. The fire caused significant damage to the basement, while the rest of the house suffered only minor smoke damage. After extinguishing the fire, the crew found the two remaining cats safe inside the house. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature.
By Karen Anderson: October 26, 2025 – Great Falls, Mt
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
