McCAMMON, ID — A swift response between a Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy and a local citizen saved a life during a residential structure fire in McCammon last night.
On the evening of Thursday, July 2, 2026, emergency dispatchers received a distress call from a male homeowner reporting that his mobile home, located near Highway 91 and Dixon Road, was on fire. The caller stated that he and his dogs were trapped in a rear bedroom of the burning house.
A Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived shortly after the call. Working quickly with a neighbor, the deputy and neighbor managed to reach the trapped homeowner and pull him safely from the residence.
The homeowner was then airlifted by medical helicopter to an area hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. Officials believe the resident’s dogs safely escaped the home during the incident. The mobile home is considered a complete loss.
Thanks to the quick action and teamwork at the scene, neither the responding deputy nor the neighbor sustained any injuries during the rescue operation.
The fire is currently under investigation by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to the neighbor who stepped up to assist, as well as the quick responses from the Inkom Fire Department, McCammon Fire Department, and Bannock County Search and Rescue.
