Fire near South Bellin Road is now out and the road is reopened

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (IFFD RELEASE) – The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire Saturday afternoon on the 300 block of South Bellin Road.

 Around 4:45 p.m., an IFFD Ambulance spotted a fire burning along a ditch while returning to Station 5. The firefighters/paramedics radioed dispatch to report the fire and continued back to the nearby station to retrieve a brush truck.

 Dispatch initially sent two brush trucks, a water tender and a battalion chief. 

Within minutes, the fire approached multiple empty firework stands on the property. The stands caught fire and black smoke could be seen from a greater distance. The Battalion Chief, who had arrived at this time, upgraded the call to a structure fire.

 IFFD  ultimately responded with four engines, three brush trucks, a ladder truck, a water tender and a battalion chief.

 As firefighters got on scene they began putting water on the firework stands and the surrounding field. The fire also caught fire to nearby trees, pallets and another shed on a property.

 While firefighters put out the flames, Idaho Falls Police assisted with traffic control, temporarily closing Bellin Road at Broadway and Eldorado Street.

 There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.

 The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

 “This serves as another crucial reminder of how quickly fire spreads in these dry fuels,” said IFFD Battalion Chief Mark Pitcher. “We continue to urge caution to avoid any activities that could spark a fire and spread. While structures did burn, thankfully, no nearby homes caught fire, and no one was hurt.”

(UPDATE 6:27 P.M.) The fire is now out and Bellin Road is reopened.

(IFFD Facebook) – Idaho Falls Fire is currently on the scene of a fire burning a field and multiple structures off South Bellin Road. Please avoid the area as it makes it more difficult for emergency vehicles and firefighters to do their job.

Bellin Road is now closed at Broadway and Eldorado Streets.

Local News 8 will provide more information as it comes.