Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Fire authorities said fireworks may have started a fire in the Ammon foothills Thursday night.

The fire was reported at around 10:24 p.m. on June 27 near Power House Drive. Firefighters said some callers reported the wind was pushing the fire toward multiple homes.

The fire was contained around 11:47 p.m., but firefighters remained on the scene until after 1 a.m. to mop up hotspots. 

The fire burned less than five acres and no structures were damaged.

Several callers reported to dispatch that the fire was started by someone lighting off fireworks in the area, they said. The Idaho Falls Fire Department wants to remind people of the importance of following fireworks safety and only using “safe and sane” fireworks. All aerial fireworks are illegal under Idaho law. 

For more firework safety information, visit https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2632