05-01-20 Fire Dept. Press Release - Fire Incident at 1881 N. BelmarKALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
“Protecting our community with the highest level of professionalism.”
Dave Dedman – Fire Chief Jon Campbell – Assistant Fire Chief Cec Lee – Executive Secretary
PO Box 1997 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7760 FAX: (406) 758-7777
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On April 30, 2020 at approximately 11:46 P.M. the Kalispell Fire Department received a dispatch to
a possible structure fire in a residence located at 1881 N. Belmar in Kalispell. Upon arrival of first
crews it was reported to be an exterior wall located on the rear of the residence that was well involved in fire and had breached into the attic space. Fire crews made a direct attack on the exterior fire and made access into the attic and void areas for final fire extinguishment.
Heavy fire damage is noted to the exterior wall and associated attic areas with heavy smoke and
water damage to the interior of the home. All occupants of the residence had evacuated from the home upon fire department arrival. No injuries are noted with this incident. Initial investigation of the fire is said to be accidental in nature and related to combustibles located to
close to a heat producing device.
Kalispell Fire Department was assisted by Kalispell Police Department, Evergreen Fire Department, Smith Valley Fire Department and Flathead Electric.