For immediate release: Oct. 30, 2024

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Buck Taylor, Fort Ellis Fire Deputy Chief
406-539-9358
btaylor@forellisfire.org

 

Firefighters Respond to Coffee Creek Road Blaze

At approximately 7 AM on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue, along with multiple mutual aid partners, responded to a chimney fire that had rapidly escalated on Coffee Creek Road east of Bozeman. Reports from the scene indicated that residents attempted to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher, but the blaze had grown beyond control.

Upon arrival, crews found flames penetrating the roof and consuming the second floor of the home. Confirming that all residents were safely out of the house, firefighters began an aggressive exterior attack to contain the blaze, as the compromised structure of the second floor and roof prevented interior entry. Despite significant damage to the home, an apartment above the garage remained unaffected, and the residents’ cat was safely rescued. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

In addition to Fort Ellis, the response team included personnel from Bozeman Fire, Hyalite Fire, Central Valley Fire, Amsterdam Fire, AMR Ambulance, and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. This collaborative effort helped manage the incident and prevent further spread.

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Photo courtesy of Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue