Family and friends in Butte say they will miss the wit and wisdom of Pat Williams, 87, a diehard Democrat who grew up here.

Family said it's believed the fire started in the back of the house. Stunned by the blaze, Wenninger tried to save what he could. "Scott was trying to see what he could salvage," Dellamano said.

Family facing starting over after house fire. Published 12:10 am Saturday, May 31, 2025. ... “We ran back two the house screaming at the top of our lungs for him to get out of the house, ...

The exterior of the Guerra family's home in Crete after a fire June 1, 2025. (Kayley Guerra) When it was safe for the family to return to the house, they saw only some of the adults’ clothes and ...