Boise & Garden City

‘Extensive fire damage’ at LDS church in Southwest Boise. Investigation ongoing

The Boise Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around midnight Tuesday.

The church, which is located at 5645 S. Maple Grove Rd. in Boise, has extensive fire damage, Boise fire spokesperson Lynsey Amundson told the Idaho Statesman by email. Amundson said no civilians were injured, but one firefighter suffered a heat-related injury.

Amundson wasn’t able to immediately provide an update on the firefighter’s condition.

The Boise Fire Department responded to a second-alarm fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around midnight Tuesday.
The Boise Fire Department responded to a second-alarm fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around midnight Tuesday. Boise Fire Department Courtesy

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The cause of the fire is under investigation, Amundson said.

This story was originally published August 2, 2022 at 12:53 PM.

Alex Brizee
Idaho Statesman
Alex Brizee covers criminal justice for the Idaho Statesman. A Miami native and a University of Idaho graduate, she has lived all over the United States. Go Vandals! In her free time, she loves pad Thai, cuddling with her dog and strong coffee. Support my work with a digital subscription
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