Crime & Safety
Investigators Remained On Scene Of Large Boise Fire
Investigators from the Boise Fire Department worked throughout the night on the scene of the two alarm blaze.
BOISE, ID—Fire investigators remained on the scene of a nine story apartment building that erupted in flames on Thursday, March 4 with the call coming in at approximately 6:30 pm.
The building, located off 2nd and Myrtle streets, involved over 40 fire fighters and filled the downtown area with heavy, black smoke. No injuries were reported as the apartment building was in the process of completion and without tenants. Because of partial construction, the building failed to have normal fire protection features according to Boise Fire Battalion Chief Steve Rasulo. A total of seven engines, three truck companies and 15 units were needed to contain the blaze.
Rasulo also said the nine story building was close to exceeding the 100 foot ladders the department currently has for use.
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No injuries were reported and Myrtle Street is currently open.
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