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Pedestrian Struck by Hit and Run Vehicle

Pedestrian Struck by Hit and Run Vehicle

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at approximately 10:49 AM, 911/Dispatch received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of 8th Ave South and 9th Street South. The male driver of the implicated vehicle fled the scene after running over the victim. Citizens

Great Falls Fire Rescue on the Scene

Great Falls Fire Rescue on the Scene

Great Falls Fire Rescue D-shift is on the scene of a working house fire. Please avoid the 1200 block of 1st Ave SW. We will update as more information becomes available.

Crash Alert! Crews Are on the Scene

Crash Alert! Crews Are on the Scene

CRASH ALERT! We are working an injury crash at 9th St N and Smelter Ave. Both northbound turn lanes of 9th St N are shut down, causing traffic to back up onto the 9th St bridge. Deputies from Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office, fire crews from Great Falls

Great Falls Fire Rescue is on the Scene

Great Falls Fire Rescue is on the Scene

Working structure fire at 6th and 33rd Ave NE. Residents have evacuated. Please avoid the area while crews are on scene. More information will be posted when it becomes available. Update: May 7, 2024 at 6:56AM, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s D Platoon responded to a working structure fire

Traffic Alert on 10th Ave S

Traffic Alert on 10th Ave S

UPDATE - Thanks to the patience and teamwork of GFPD officers and crash investigators, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, tow truck drivers, and community members, this crash scene has been cleared and traffic is getting back to a normal flow. Thank you to everyone who cooperated and helped clear the congestion as quickly

Great Falls Fire Rescue on the Scene

Great Falls Fire Rescue on the Scene

GFFR is assisting Sand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department on a two car motor vehicle accident in the area of 13th Street and 40th Ave South. The accident involves 3 individuals being transported to the hospital and one fatality. Avoid the area so responders can safely work the scene. Please drive

Police Activity in 1600 Block of 12th Ave S

Police Activity in 1600 Block of 12th Ave S

UPDATE 12:20PM - The incident has calmed down. Officers will remain on scene while a search warrant is executed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we worked to resolve the incident quickly and safely. UPDATE 11:45AM - Nearby community members may be hearing loud noises. The officers are