PHOTOS/ VIDEOS: More than a dozen Treasure Valley fire departments rushed to downtown New Plymouth on Monday morning as flames engulfed the Double Diamond Bar, forcing evacuations and shutting down U.S. Highway 30 through the downtown area. Chief Joseph Wyatt of the New Plymouth Fire Protection District said crews received a call about 8 a.m. about smoke coming from the Double Diamond Bar.
“Got on scene, did my 360, and evaluated that we had heavy smoke coming out of what we call the Alpha Bravo side,” Wyatt said, referring to the front-left side of the building. “Crews made entry to try to knock the fire down, found the seat of the fire, but by that time it had extended to the other parts of the building,” recalled Wyatt. “So, we went ahead and pulled everyone out and went defensive.” The fire destroyed both the bar and a connected salon. Crews stopped the flames before they reached a nearby floral shop, which sustained only minor damage.
