BOISE, Idaho —
Twin Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Radio Rondevoo Event Center at 241 Main Avenue West Tuesday morning.
When firefighters arrived on scene of the incident, they found the inside of the 16,000-square-foot building was fully engulfed in flames.
Additional agencies from across the Magic Valley were called to assist knocking down the fire. More than 50 firefighters worked on the fire until 11 A.M.
Residents and guests at a nearby lodge were evacuated due to concerns of the fire’s potential of spreading to adjacent buildings. However, the quick response prevented the fire from spreading to other buildings which only suffered minor damage from water and smoke.
Most people at the Old Towne Lodge were able to return to their rooms after the fire was knocked down, but some needed to be relocated due to smoke and heat damage.
Second Avenue West between Eden and Shoshone Avenue was closed until about noon so firefighters could tap into fire hydrants on the other side of the road.
City officials said no injuries were reported, but there has been significant damage done to the building.
The historic building was originally built in 1940, and often hosts weddings, concerts, baptism celebrations and other events. Canyon Ridge High School was set to hold its prom there on Saturday.
Twin Falls Fire Department said that the fire is under investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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