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Fire destroys large Victorian-style home in Boise

No people were injured, but two dogs were killed in the fire.

BOISE, Idaho — A late-night fire gutted a three-story Victorian-style house in Boise. No one was injured but two dogs died in the house fire. According to the Boise Fire Department (BFD), crews were called to the fire on the 9200 block of W Ustick Rd. at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 23. BFD was able to stop the fire from spreading in about 20 minutes by using six fire trucks and a ladder truck.

The house, known as "The Vicky," has been being restored and even has its own Facebook page. The owner took to social media the morning after the fire and said he was not in the house when the fire started. He also said only one of his three poodle dogs made it out. 

Thanks to Saving The Vicky for the kind words. I'm greatfull I wasn't in the home when it started, my bedroom in the...

Posted by Saving The Vicky on Saturday, March 23, 2024

"Our hearts go out to the family. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of their pets and historical home,' BFD wrote on social media.

At 10:15 pm last night, Boise Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire on the 9200 block of W Ustick Rd. Upon arrival, fire crews found a three-story, Victorian-style home fully engulfed in flames. Six fire engines and one ladder truck worked quickly to establish a water supply and an elevated master stream to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes of arrival, stopping the spread to neighboring structures. At the height of the battle, firefighters were flowing 3,000 gallons of water a minute on to the fire, and had to establish two separate water supply sources. Sadly, two dogs died in the fire. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. Firefighters remained on scene overnight and through the morning to ensure the fire would not reignite. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. Our hearts go out to the family. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of their pets and historical home.

Posted by Boise Fire Department on Saturday, March 23, 2024

BFD stated at the height of the fire, crews had to use two separate water sources and had 3,000 gallons of water a minute spraying on the fire. The department said crews stayed overnight to make sure the fire didn't re-ignite. 

The department is investigating the cause of the fire.

The owner has created a GoFundMe to help restore the building.

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