KOOSKIA, ID – Three houses were a total loss as a result of a fire last night in Kooskia. Crews from Kooskia Ambulance and the Kooskia Fire Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Fall Avenue near Ping Street at 8:18 p.m. Upon arrival, one residence was fully engulfed with two neighboring residences starting to catch fire.
“Mutual aid was requested from Kamiah Fire-Rescue along with several other local agencies. As there were at least 4 homes being threatened due to the fire. The fire was able to be knocked down and was deemed “not a threat” to the other residents. Kooskia Fire Department sent crews this morning to mop up and make sure the fire was out,” according to Kooskia Emergency Services.
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office will arrive tomorrow morning to investigate.
There were no injuries. The American Red Cross has been in contact with those affected.
Kooskia Emergency Services would like to thank all agencies and personnel for assisting with this incident.
Agencies involved:
Kooskia Fire Dept.
Kooskia Ambulance
Stites Fire Dept.
Glenwood-Caribel Fire Dept.
Ridge Runner Fire Dept.
Avista Utilities
Photos courtesy of ICSO Deputy Kevin Brown
