(Updated 7:55 a.m., Jan. 28, 2025)
BUTTE — A fire destroyed a home and damaged a neighboring house in the Walkerville neighborhood north of Butte Monday evening, Jan. 28, 2025.
A Butte police officer on scene said no one was injured in the fire that started at a residence in the 300 block of West Daly Street about 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Watch the latest report with more footage from the scene:
Firefighters with the Butte Fire Department and area volunteer departments encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the first residence before the fire spread to a neighboring home to the west.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
(EARLIER REPORT, JAN. 27, 2025)
UPDATE, 7:55 PM — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department (BSBFD) said on social media the fire was "well established" upon arrival and crews have taken a defensive posture.
The update said firefighters are struggling with poor water pressure from hydrants in the area.
Watch footage from the scene of the fire:
BSBFD Engines 1, 4, Rescue 2, Walkerville Volunteer Fire, Big Butte Volunteer Fire, Centerville Volunteer Fire, and Boulevard Volunteer Fire Departments are on scene.
(First report)
WALKERVILLE — Multiple agencies including Butte-Silver Bow Fire are tackling a structure fire on Daly Street in Walkerville.
The fire, located next door to Pissers Palace, is fully involved. Occupants of nearby structures are being evacuated, according to MTN's Meagan Thompson.
The fire reportedly started around 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
No further details are currently available. We will update you as we get more information.
