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One person dead in Havre house fire

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GREAT FALLS — The Havre Fire Department reports that a person died following an early-morning house fire on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Havre house fire claims a life

Fire crews were dispatched just after 6 a.m. to reports of smoke and flames from a two-story home on Fifth Avenue.

Firefighters forced entry, extinguished the fire, and found one victim inside.

The victim later died from their injuries; the person's name has not yet been released.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

We will update you when we get more information.



Cattle Baron Supper Club destroyed by fire

The iconic Cattle Baron Supper Club in the community of Babb was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Fire destroys Babb restaurant; deadly fire in Havre

Owner Charlene Bird Burns shared images on social media showing the historic building fully engulfed in flames.

"We are losing the Cattle Baron this evening folks. Please lift us up in prayer," Burns wrote.

The restaurant was known far beyond Glacier County as a community landmark.

There is no word yet on the suspected cause of the fire.

We will update you when we get more information.

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