A garage fire in Smith Valley, Montana, caused significant damage over the weekend, with flames spreading to two cars inside the garage and neighboring structures. The Smith Valley Fire Department responded to the scene on Highway 2 West and successfully evacuated the affected structure. The fire was mostly contained to the garage and adjacent house, with smoke and water damage affecting the residence. Despite gusting winds hindering firefighting efforts, no injuries were reported, and firefighters were able to protect a nearby residential structure. Mutual aid was necessary to fully extinguish the fire, and volunteer crews spent hours rehabilitating equipment afterward. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with damage estimates pending. The Smith Valley Fire Department offered their gratitude to neighboring fire departments for their assistance and expressed condolences to the affected families. They also emphasized the importance of readiness for future responses.
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