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1 person dead in Helena apartment fire

Helena apartment fire December 24 2024
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Helena Fire Chief Mike Chambers says one person died in an apartment fire on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

One person dead in Helena apartment fire

Firefighters responded to reports of the fire at 2009 Livingston Avenue in Helena at about 7:45 a.m.

The building showed visible damage and smoke could be seen coming from the roof.

According to Chambers, the person who died in the fire was the only occupant of the apartment unit.

Firefighters had the fire extinguished by 8:00 a.m.

The identity of the person who died has not been released at this time.

Helena Fire Department investigators said the fire appeared to be electrical in nature and started by an electrical plug strip.

We will update you if we get more information.

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