CALDWELL, Idaho — The Caldwell Police Department (CPD) and Caldwell Fire Department (CFD) were able to keep a fire from spreading in the city on Christmas Eve. around 10 p.m. A Caldwell Police Officer noticed the fire behind a house at the 600 block of N. 9th Ave. According to police they were able to clear the area and the CFD extinguished the fire. No one was injured.
"Our men and women working on Christmas Eve risked their lives by running full speed into burning homes. We ask them to wear a lot of hats but I never expect them to go into a fire. That's a hat that is reserved for the fire department to wear. Tonight, our cops were selfless and sacrificed themselves for their community. This is the core of our existence and our culture. Thankfully no one was home, and our officers were uninjured" said Rex Ingram, Caldwell Chief of Police.
Officers forced entry into the house next door, that was also on fire, no one was home and officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
The department believes the fire started in a chicken coop that was between the two houses. According to police, only one of the houses had significant damage, while the other had some damage to their carport. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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