Choteau community reeling from Tuesday s apartment building fire, but staying strong
Choteau community reeling from apartment fire
By: Cassandra Soto
and last updated 2021-04-21 22:52:35-04
CHOTEAU â The town of Choteau is still reeling from a fire that destroyed the Gunther apartment building on Tuesday. All residents of the building were accounted for by late Tuesday afternoon; two people were taken to Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau to be treated for burns and smoke inhalation. There were no reported injuries among emergency responders; sadly, several pets perished in the fire.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: A GoFundMe account has been created; it states: Opportunity Bank has set up a donation account and is matching the first $2,500 donated and Neighbors Helping Neighbors will match the second $2,500 to help these displaced members of our community.
Choteau community reeling from Tuesday s apartment building fire, but staying strong
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UPDATE: APRIL 21 AT 7:09 A.M.
CHOTEAU, Mont. - Fire crews monitored hot spots overnight at the Gunther Apartments in Choteau and the Teton County Sheriffâs Office will investigate the exact cause of the fire that was a result of an explosion Tuesday afternoon. Two people were sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A front left corner of the apartment complex is left standing, which may be the area where the fire started.Â
According to Choteau Volunteer Fire Department Incident Commander Mike Leys, the building was over 100 years old and was made of lumber. His team rushed to the scene within 7 minutes Tuesday and rescued a handicapped man from the second floor. He said there was some ammo going off in apartment buildings Tuesday evening. Cans were still exploding and a fire was burning in the basement Wednesday morning.Â