ID FFs Battle Church Fire

Aug. 2, 2022
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.

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 cause of the fire is under investigation, Amundson said.

©2022 The Idaho Statesman. Visit idahostatesman.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!