Early Morning Lima House Fire Leaves One Occupant with Minor Injuries

LIMA, Mont. — In the early morning hours of January 31, 2026, Lima Fire / Ambulance and the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Peat Street in Lima.

Upon arrival, responders confirmed that the sole occupant of the home had safely exited the residence and sustained minor injuries.

Fire crews were able to mostly contain the blaze; however, suppression efforts were complicated by the home having four layers of roofing, with fire burning between the layers. A local contractor assisted by bringing a telehandler to the scene, allowing firefighters to lift and separate the roofing layers so water could be applied directly to the concealed fire.

Crews remained on scene for several hours to fully extinguish hot spots before clearing the incident.

Photo credit: Beaverhead County Sheriff