‘Quick action, courage’ help Boise firefighters save home during Claremont Fire
The Boise Fire Department acted swiftly Monday to protect a house threatened by the Claremont Fire in the Foothills, according to a news release from the department.
Responding to a report of a structure fire on Mountain Cove Road, crews found that flames had ignited trees on the property, but the home was not ablaze. The resident was safely evacuated, the release said.
“Working in intense heat and rapidly changing fire and wind conditions, crews aggressively defended the structure, preventing the flames from spreading from the surrounding vegetation to the home,” according to the release.
The Claremont Fire started at around 1 p.m. Monday — the cause is not yet known — and has surpassed 3,500 acres, according to Watch Duty. It began near the 1900 block of North Claremont Drive and quickly spread into the nearby Foothills. That same fire spread from the Crestline Trailhead toward nearby homes, according to the Boise Fire Department.
One fire truck was damaged during the operation at Mountain Cove Road, Boise Fire said. Engine 6 sustained heat damage that warped several lights, mirrors and decals, but the truck remains fully operational.
“This incident is a powerful reminder of the commitment our firefighters bring to every emergency,” Boise Fire Chief Aaron Hummel said in the release. “Their quick actions, courage, and teamwork helped save a home and ensured the resident made it to safety. We are incredibly proud of the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect the citizens of Boise.”
Crews from several agencies continued to battle the fire on Tuesday. No structures have been lost and no evacuation orders are in place as it burns north-northeast of the Military Reserve. There are roads and trails in the area that are closed.
