North Fork Fire mapped at 113 acres
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE 10:40 a.m. Fire officials say the North Fork Fire has been mapped at 113 acres.
According to officials, the fire held overnight, and no new acreage was gained as crews spread out reinforcing the containment lines.
The estimated containment is set for 10 p.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE 6:20 p.m. Crews from the Pocatello Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management continue to work the wildfire up North Fork with the support from Bannock County Search and Rescue, and City of Pocatello Street Department.
At this time it’s estimated to be 100 acres.
No structures are threatened at this time
UPDATE 4:20 p.m. At 2:21 p.m. Monday, officials received a report of smoke near North Fork and City Creek, and multiple fire units were dispatched to the area.
The fire is at the top of North Fork on BLM/Forest Service property.
BLM has units on scene as well and an aircraft is enroute.
Currently, no structures are threatened.
Authorities do not know how many acres are involved.
Officials ask you avoid the area.
ORIGINAL: A fire is burning north of the City Creek area on the west bench of Pocatello.
Smoke can been seen from the city.
BLM Fire crews are trying to get to the area. So far, it doesn't look to be threatening any structures.
We will update the story as more information becomes available.