650-acre fire west of Pocatello is fully contained

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POCATELLO – A wildfire that burned astir 650 acres westbound of Pocatello Saturday is afloat contained, arsenic of 10 p.m.

That’s nan latest update from nan Pocatello Fire Department, which was posted connected its Facebook page precocious Saturday.

It started earlier 5 p.m. successful nan Michaud Creek area. The section besides reports nary homes were destroyed and each removal orders person been lifted.

Both lanes of Interstate 86 adjacent nan Pocatello Regional Airport were initially closed. Firefighters were capable to push nan occurrence back, allowing nan road to beryllium reopened astir 6:20 p.m.

Officials person not released immoderate further specifications astir nan blaze and EastIdahoNews.com has been unsuccessful successful getting accusation aft aggregate calls to different agencies.

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The Idaho State Journal cites lightning arsenic nan cause. Windy conditions made it dispersed quickly.

There were nary injuries and nary houses aliases buildings were damaged, nan newspaper reports, but astir 50 homes successful nan way of nan occurrence were evacuated. Fire officials told ISJ evacuees could return to their homes Saturday night.

Firefighters will stay connected segment Sunday until nan flames are out.

Multiple agencies were progressive successful battling nan blaze connected nan crushed and successful nan air, including Power County Fire District, Pocatello Fire Department and nan Fort Hall Fire Department.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Idaho National Laboratory firefighters helped arsenic well, according to ISJ.

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello Police and Idaho State Police helped pinch roadworthy closures and evacuations.

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

Courtesy Wendy Kopecki

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