Fire crews defend structures from a brush fire near Tetonia

TETONIA, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update 8:13 p.m.) From the Teton County search and rescue Facebook "At approximately 1:05 this afternoon, Teton County 911 received a report of wildfire approximately 1 mile south of Tetonia off N 3000 W, or across from the Tetonia fairgrounds. TCFR units arrived on scene to find a fire actively burning in grass and cottonwoods. Initial size estimated at 5-10 acres spreading rapidly. There were approximately 10 primary structures threatened. Crews prioritized protecting structures and notifying residents. Attention then turned to attacking the fire. Mutual Aid resources were requested as part of a multi-county Eastern Idaho Mutual Aid plan, US Forest Service, Jackson Fire and EMS and Teton County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management. At this time, there are roughly 50+ personnel working to contain the fire and structure protection remains in place. There is a voluntary evacuation notice for the immediate area. Forward progress of the fire has been halted. Fire is estimated at 40 acres. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night."

(5:40 p.m.)A brush fire near Tetonia has fire crews on the scene 

Local News 8 received calls this afternoon reporting a fire.

We confirmed with the Teton County Fire District that while there is a brush fire, they can't give us an exact location except to say it is near Tetonia, and fire crews are on the scene.