No injuries reported in house fire in Scottsbluff
A Scottsbluff family's home is considered a total loss after a fire fully engulfed the home at 4:19 a.m. Sunday morning.
By News Channel Nebraska
SCOTTSBLUFF - A Scottsbluff family's home is considered a total loss after a fire fully engulfed the home at 4:19 a.m. Sunday morning.
According to the Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department, all occupants of the home were able to escape the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters battled cold temperatures, freezing rain and extreme wind gusts, which downed paging systems. Mutual aid was requested from Gering Fire Department, Mitchell Fire Department, Scottsbluff City Fire Department and Morrill Fire Department.
All units cleared the scene at approximately 11 a.m.
The structure was a total loss with building and contents valued at $300,000. The Firefighter Ministry was called to assist the family.
The State Fire Marshall investigated the scene with the cause to be determined.
The Scottsbluff Police Department, Scottsbluff County Sheriff’s Department and Regional West EMS also assisted with this scene.