~ The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Saturday morning, Oct. 31, at Ball Ventures' business offices on Snake River Parkway.

Dispatchers received a report of black smoke and flames coming from the roof at about 9:20 a.m. Fire was showing from the roof when crews arrived, and firefighters brought it under control about 12 minutes later, the department said.

The main fire damage was on the building's third floor and roof, while water damage extended throughout the structure. Preliminary property damage estimates exceed $250,000, though the full extent is still being assessed, according to the department. The fire also disrupted business operations.

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One person inside the building when the fire started evacuated safely. No injuries were reported, and no occupants were displaced.

The department sent three engines, three ambulances, a ladder truck, two chief officers and a fire investigator. The Idaho Falls Police Department, Intermountain Gas and Idaho Falls Power also assisted.

Firefighters remained at the scene for overhaul operations and to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The cause remains under investigation.

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