Pocatello

Michaud Road fire determined to be electrical in nature

By News Team

September 11, 2023 5:50 PM

Published September 11, 2023 2:27 PM

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Fort Hall Fire Department (FHFD) responded to a report of a structural fire located on Michaud Creek Road in the Bannock Creek District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation west of Pocatello Sunday.

Upon arrival, FHFD units discovered a fully involved fifth wheel trailer being used as a residence around 7:50 p.m.. A second RV, also being used as a residence, and out buildings had also been heavily damaged by the fire.

According to Fire Chief Eric King the cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature.

“We would like to thank the American Falls Fire Department for assisting,” King said.

There were no injuries reported. The scene was cleared at 11:20 p.m.

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