Brush fire near Pocatello nearly contained

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Updated at 9:37 p.m. Pocatello Fire Department has released an update on the fire and its containment. This is what they posted on Facebook "Our crews have been cleared and BLM says the fire should be fully contained around 10:00 pm. All evacuation orders have been lifted. No structures were lost. The fire burned approximately 650 aces."

6:28 p.m. Pocatello Fire Department updated their statement with this "Crews have been able to stop the fire along the interstate. Evacuation have been lifted for Falcon Circle, and Rio Vista. Only area that is currently being evacuated is Michaud Creek. Interstate 86 has been opened back up. Please avoid the area"

6:12 p.m. Pocatello Fire Department has released this statement on Facebook "Currently we have several units assisting Fort Hall Fire on a brushfire on I 86 near Simplot. I86 eastbound at Simplot is shut down at this time. Residents on Michaud Creek, Falcon Circle and parts of Rio Vista are being evacuated. Please avoid the area."

5:57 p.m. Local News 8 has reached out to authorities in Pocatello but has not heard back from them yet. 

Initial reports say Interstate 86 may have been shut down. 

We have a reporter Will Syslo and Sam Ross headed to the scene.

Local News 8 will continue to update you on the fire and if it is impacting nearby structures. 

5:32 p.m. Local News 8 is tracking a fire in Bannock County.

It is reported to be at or near Pocatello.

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