UPDATE: 11-3-2025, 11 a.m. — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department and Law Enforcement Department are investigating two suspicious fires that occurred on 10/31/25 and 11/1/25. These fires were started in the alley to the exterior of three local businesses and caused significant damage. These businesses are located in the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Harrison Avenue on the west side of the street.
Attached to this post is surveillance video obtained from the area. We are trying to locate the male in the video as he is a person of interest. If you have information on the identity of the male, please contact Detective Sergeant Anthony Jurenic at 406-497-1170.
Additionally, if you have surveillance video from that area or surrounding neighborhoods that you believe may be useful, please contact Det. Sgt. Jurenic.
Thank you!
BUTTE – Police are investigating a fire at a building off Harrison Avenue late Saturday.
Police and fire investigators had the scene cordoned off around a commercial building at 1639 Harrison Avenue that was damaged in a fire reported about 10:20 Saturday evening. This morning, detectives were investigating in and around the building.
This is the second fire reported at a commercial building in that area in two days. Firefighters put out a fire at 1743 Harrison Avenue on Friday evening, about a block south of Saturday's fire.
Both remain under investigation.
