Fire guts house north of Weiser

Fire destroyed a house on Monroe Creek Road north of Weiser Friday afternoon. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The occupants were reportedly not home when the fire broke out.

 Here is a report by Weiser Rural Fire District Chief Tim Atwood:

 “Weiser Fire District firefighters responded to the report of a house on fire on Monroe Creek, north of Weiser. The fire was reported at about 2:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. 

 Firefighters arrived to find a home heavily involved in fire. Neighbors and Washington County Sheriffs deputies were able to rescue two dogs in the house and determine that the occupants were not at home at the time of the fire. 

 Mutual aid resources were called from Midvale, Payette, Fruitland, and Ontario fire departments, as well as medical assistance from Washington County Paramedics. 

 Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the home. However, the home was heavily damaged. 

 Two firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries. One civilian was treated for smoke inhalation. 

 The cause of the fire is under investigation.”