2, Helena Message from the Fire Chief. Multiple agencies responded to a smoke investigation to St. Matthews Church on South Main Street in Kalispell … A preliminary autopsy report indicated Weldele died of smoke inhalation. Two adults and pets inside the home got out with no injuries reported, according to West Valley Fire and Rescue. Then, at 2:07 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, officers responded to 222 Forest Hill Village and saw flames coming from the residence. Thank you again for your interest in the Kalispell Fire Department website. A few showers developing late. He also told MTN News that any community members who want to help can call the church’s main office at (406) 752-6788. Welcome and thank you for your interest in the City of Kalispell Fire Department. We are currently experiencing technical issues with the login form. Neighboring businesses to RE/MAX had to be evacuated as well. visit Montana Current Montana Fire Information. Kalispell Assistant Fire Chief Jon Campbell says responders were dispatched after the first call of fire came in around 5:45 a.m. Crews fought the difficult fire for almost four hours. 18, Glacier “We have a general idea of where the fire started — roughly in the kitchen area or possibly in the room below the kitchen.”. Reporter Hilary Matheson may be reached at 758-4431 or hmatheson@dailyinterlake.com. 406-755-7000. 1, Hellgate 0, Charlo When an officer searched Jason Weldele, a lighter and shard of glass was allegedly found in his pocket. They reported finding no people or fire at the residence or the immediate area, including the Industrial Court area. We hope to have this resolved soon. Whitefish to Consider Special Halloween Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants, State Health Department Files for Restraining Orders Against Four Flathead County Businesses. Wildfires can affect Montana's landscape, air quality, wildlife, agriculture, tourism, and recreation. News & Features Fire Destroys Home Near Kalispell Two-story home burned on Stonecrest Drive on Sept. 19 . West Valley received assistance from South Kalispell, Evergreen, Smith Valley and Creston fire departments in putting out the blaze. 42, Big Sky The interior of the home was heavily damaged. 3. Low 29F. While no injuries have been reported, smoke and water damage to the building is significant. Chance of rain 30%. 406-755-7000. The Kalispell Fire Department is an all hazard Fire and EMS department serving the City of Kalispell with a first due response area of approximately 14 square miles. Kalispell, the Flathead County seat, is located in beautiful northwest Montana just minutes away from the gateway to Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service), Flathead Lake, the Whitefish Ski Resort and many other natural getaways. Several State of Montana agencies have information regarding the impact and current status of fire listed below. Kalispell, the Flathead County seat, is located in beautiful northwest Montana just minutes away from the gateway to Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service), Flathead Lake, the Whitefish Ski Resort and many other natural getaways. Privacy Policy 4, Bigfork 1, Sentinel Court documents indicate a Kalispell man accused of murdering his father in an arson fire allegedly blocked the dead man’s ability to possibly escape from the burning residence. When a dispatcher called the number it went to voicemail, but the number plotted to a cell tower near Industrial Court. We do so with a career staff of 30 personnel which staff two fire stations. Reporter Scott Shindledecker may be reached at 758-4441 or shindledecker@dailyinterlake.com. Crews responded to the scene of a structure fire on Birds Eye Trail in West Valley on Saturday, Aug. 1. Sentinel It was unclear if anyone was injured in the blaze or what caused it. 0, Glacier Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies found bed springs laying against the inside window and a dresser and shelves barricading the inside door of the home. He was also accused of assaulting a woman in 2016, but charges were later dropped.