House goes up in flames near Rexburg

Below is a press release from the Madison Fire Department.

HIBBARD – A home went up in flames Sunday evening in Hibbard after a chimney fire spread into the attic and caused a partial roof collapse.

At 6:32 p.m., the Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 3263 North 3000 West, north of Rexburg.

When firefighters arrived, they found the house with smoke and flames coming from the roof.

The homeowner reported the fire and the home was safely evacuated.

The fire brigade was able to put out the fire and save most of the household goods.

The Madison Fire Department responded with two engines, two water tenders, an ambulance and three emergency vehicles.

A total of 19 emergency services extinguished the flames on site.

Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office also provided assistance.

Damage is estimated at $100,000.

All fire brigade forces cleared the construction site by around 9 p.m

Neither residents nor firefighters were injured in the fire.