Missoula, MT – The Missoula Fire Department in Montana responded to a structure fire at 1834 S Higgins Avenue after reports of smoke coming from the building.
According to Battalion Chief Jeff Kroll, crews were dispatched at approximately 4:45 p.m. on May 5, 2026. Engine 121 arrived first on scene and observed light smoke coming from the rear of the structure.
Firefighters forced entry through the front door and began an interior fire attack along with a primary search of the building.
Officials said crews encountered heavy smoke conditions inside the structure, with visibility reduced to about two feet off the floor, though heat levels remained minimal at the time of entry.
The incident remains part of standard fire response operations as crews worked to assess and control conditions inside the building.
