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North Ogden wildfire grows to 745 acres, Evacuations remain in place

10:17 AM

The 745-acre Willard Peak Fire continues to threaten homes and has forced evacuations in North Ogden, Utah. The fire started around 3 p.m. Wednesday in the foothills near North Ogden and grew to over 700 acres overnight.

Over 150 homes are under an evacuation order, though fire crews made significant progress overnight and have successfully protected all structures so far, according to the North View Fire District. The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at 3602 North 500 West, Pleasant View.

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Bus stop-arm violations are up, Madison school district urges drivers to pay attention

6:15 PM

“We just want the general public to be aware that the school buses are going to be out on the roads delivering our students, and our goal is to get them there as safely as we can. And we want to make sure that they’re watching out for the buses so that students aren’t getting hit or injured,” said Brandon Caldwell, Transportation Director for Mandison School District 321.

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Rigby man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography

5:48 PM

Caleb Sickinger, 45, of Rigby, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today.

“This defendant victimized a child and her mother in committing this horrible crime,” Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott said. “I commend the cooperative efforts of the federal, state, and local law enforcement agents who identified him as the perpetrator and held him appropriately accountable.”

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Sheriff’s Deputies investigate a string of thefts in Idaho Falls, Ammon, and Swan Valley

3:57 PM

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a rash of recent thefts reportedly targeting storage units, vehicles, and small buildings.

Deputies have received multiple reports from the Idaho Falls, Ammon, and Swan Valley areas. Thieves have allegedly made off with valuable items, including a 1980s Honda CR60 motorcycle from a storage unit, as well as tools and fishing gear from unlocked vehicles and small buildings, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Connections Credit Union partners with City of Pocatello to build new community clubhouse

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“We’re proud to partner with the City on a project that will enhance Riverside Golf Course and benefit the community for years to come,” said Jamie Simmons, CEO of Connections Credit Union. “Riverside Golf Course is an important part of Pocatello’s recreational offerings, and this new clubhouse will create an even better experience for golfers and visitors alike.”

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Pocatello calls on community for river cleanup event this weekend

10:26 AM

This Saturday, August 16, the City of Pocatello is calling all volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help with the annual Portneuf River Cleanup.

“Every year, we see more people enjoying the river,” said Hannah Sanger, Pocatello’s Science & Environment Administrator. “Events like this show how much our community cares about protecting and enhancing this natural treasure.”

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Ballot initiative reignites debate over Idaho’s grocery tax

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A new effort is underway to repeal Idaho’s 6% sales tax on groceries, but this time, proponents are bypassing the legislature and taking their case directly to Gem State voters.

Howard Rynearson, Chairman of the Payette County Republicans, is leading a new initiative to gather enough signatures to place a repeal of the grocery tax on the November 2026 ballot. This move follows a series of failed attempts by lawmakers in past legislative sessions to pass a repeal.

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Attorney General Raúl Labrador honors officers for going “above and beyond” to save lives

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“These officers represent everything we admire about Idaho law enforcement—courage under fire, selfless service, and an unwavering commitment to protecting their community,” said Attorney General Labrador. “When lives hung in the balance, they didn’t hesitate to charge toward the danger and risk their own lives to save people they’d never met. This is the heroism that defines our men and women in blue, and Idaho is safer because of officers like them.”

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Idaho Museum of Natural History launches mobile unit to bring education to the entire state

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The Idaho Museum of Natural History’s (IMNH’s) new Museum Everywhere Program will bring a slice of the museum experience to the entire Gem State with help from its flagship ‘Mobile Museum’ unit.

The Mobile Museum van is equipped with a full walk-through exhibit and hands-on activities featuring items from the IMNH’s collection. This summer, the traveling exhibit focuses on celebrating Idaho’s dinosaurs.

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133-year old Kodak says it might have to cease operations

5:27 AM

Eastman Kodak, the 133-year-old photography company, is warning investors that it might not survive much longer.

In its earnings report Monday, the company warned that it doesn’t have “committed financing or available liquidity” to pay its roughly $500 million in upcoming debt obligations. “These conditions raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” Kodak said in a filing.

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“To say she’ll be missed is an understatement;” Executive Director Brandi Newton Departs Idaho Falls Arts Council

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“Brandi has left an indelible mark not just at the Idaho Falls Arts Council, but within the arts and entertainment scene in Idaho Falls,” said Jason Littlefield, Chairman of the Board for the Arts Council. “To say she’ll be missed is an understatement, but I know the talents she’ll bring to The Bank of Commerce will be such an asset to the employees and customers of the bank.”

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Coroner identifies 81-year-old Nancy Northman of Canada as victim in fatal I-15 crash

11:04 AM

An 81-year-old woman is dead and an 80-year-old man is injured following a two-vehicle crash on I-15 near Blackfoot early this morning.

According to Idaho State Police (ISP), the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. at mile marker 89. A 21-year-old man from Idaho Falls, driving a 2015 Buick Verano, was traveling southbound in the left lane when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

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Shelley man convicted of lewd conduct with a minor

11:37 AM

Steven Matthew Hardee of Shelley, Idaho, has been convicted of two felony counts of lewd conduct with a minor child and now faces two potential life sentences. On August 7, a jury found Hardee guilty after a trial, as announced by Bingham County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney W. Oliver Wimbish.

Hardee is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Darren Simpson on September 29, 2025, at the Bingham County Courthouse.

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One town, four victims, seven days of fear: The hunt for a man who gunned down locals at a bar in a small Montana town

5:30 AM

Time stood still for the locals of a small Montana town nestled in a quiet, scenic mountain valley after an Army veteran shot dead four bar patrons and went into hiding.

For seven days, the quiet charm of Anaconda gave way to fear as the town’s residents slept beside their guns at night and eyed their once peaceful, tree-lined neighborhoods that had become potential hiding places for a mass murderer on the run.

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Shooter at large after two men injured in Chubbuck; Investigators following “several leads”

8:25 AM

Chubbuck police are actively searching for a gunman who shot two men during an early morning party on Cassie Dr.

Officers from multiple agencies responded to a residence at 5025 Cassie Dr. just after 4 a.m. Saturday, following a report of a shooting at a party. According to the Chubbuck Police Department, two adult men were shot by another man. They were taken to a local hospital before police arrived with reportedly non-life-threatening injuries.

“The shooter is still at large; however, investigators have several leads and are working through details,” a Chubbuck PD press release stated.

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Get Ready for Scares: Pocatello skating rink prepping for Halloween horror experience

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Pocatello’s premier skating rink is already preparing for scares this Halloween. ‘Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center’ is gearing up for a second year of transforming its escape rooms into a Halloween horror experience.

Deleta managers say last year their ‘escape the madhouse’ attraction was a huge hit with over 700 visitors over the Halloween season.

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Two men arrested after hit-and-run and assault

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Two men are facing charges of aggravated battery and leaving the scene of an accident after a hit-and-run incident turned violent this past Saturday.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 11 p.m. in a construction zone just south of St. Anthony. After a vehicle collision, the victims told deputies that two men, later identified as Randy A. Wheeler Jr., 37, and Tayson P. Thomas, 19, violently assaulted them.

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90-acre Lava Trail Fire contained; Elderly camper injured with minor burns

11:44 AM

A wildfire west of Idaho Falls, known as the Lava Trail Fire, has been successfully contained after burning over 90 acres. The blaze started on Wednesday, August 6, near the lava trail inlet south of Highway 20. The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) reports that the fire was sparked by two individuals who were target shooting in the area.

During the incident, an 81-year-old man who was camping in the area sustained minor burns to both of his arms while trying to escape the flames. A bystander initially tried to warn the man about the advancing fire, but had to retreat for their own safety. IFFD personnel witnessed the event, provided immediate medical aid, and arranged for the man to be transported to meet with emergency medical services (EMS). Both the camper and the man’s pickup truck were destroyed in the fire.

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US-20 delays and slower speeds starting next week for INL paving operations, says ITD

10:48 AM

The Idaho Transportation Department is partnering with the Idaho National Laboratory to alert motorists of changes to their commute beginning next week.

Starting Monday, paving operations within the INL site will limit usual turning movements at the Puzzle, the junction of US-20, US-26 and INL. During morning and overnight hours, traffic will be able to make right turns only off US-20 into the site.

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Dramatic Rexburg Crash: Motorhome hit by train; No injuries

6:49 PM

A motorhome towing a passenger car was struck by a train in Rexburg this afternoon, but remarkably, no one was hurt, according to Rexburg Police.

The collision happened at 4:23 p.m. at the intersection of 5th West and Yellowstone. Rexburg Assistant Police Chief Gary Hagen confirmed that no one was injured despite the crash. Video captured by a local business, 0500 Mechanics, shows the intense moment when the train hits the back of the motorhome.

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The Idaho Foodbank kicks off back to school campaign to fight childhood hunger

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The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off their Back to School Campaign as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho. The Back to School campaign will raise awareness of, and funds for, The Idaho Foodbank’s children’s programs.   

“Our Backpack and School Pantry programs have a meaningful impact on the lives of Idaho children and their families,” said Randy Ford, President and CEO of The Idaho Foodbank. “We are proud of our partnerships with schools that allow us to work together to help children have access to nutritious food so they can focus on learning.”    

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Lava Trail Fire: Spread halted on 91-acre blaze west of Idaho Falls, but the fight isn’t over

4:55 PM

A wildfire is currently burning along Highway 20 west of Arco. The call came in around 3:47 p.m., according to Chris Burger with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The fire is burning south of the highway and is currently estimated at 15 acres or more, according to Watch Duty. Crews from the BLM, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Forest Service, along with Idaho Falls Fire, are all on the scene.

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Two fires in one day prompt fire officials to urge caution in Jefferson County

11:28 AM

Central Fire District firefighters, along with several local fire departments, responded to two separate fires in Jefferson County yesterday, August 6, as extreme fire danger continues to threaten southeast Idaho.

“With today’s fires, we were fortunate that our crews responded quickly and that no lives or property were lost,” said Chief White. “But these events show how quickly fires can start and spread. Please take the burn ban seriously.”

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City of Pocatello working on new park on the east bench; Area now closed to the public

2:38 PM

Work is underway on Pocatello’s new ‘Legacy Park’ on Iron Bend Dr. on the city’s east bench, and the Parks and Recreation Department wants people to stay clear so they can finish key projects before winter.

The Pocatello Parks and Rec department will start final grading and grass seeding on the nearly 5-acre plot, and the projects are slated to last for the remainder of the summer. In spring 2026, the city plans to install paved trails, a parking lot, and a playground.

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Nearly-completed trail along I-15 will expand pedestrian access through Pocatello

2:37 PM

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation has announced the new ‘Idaho Central Credit Union Connecting Communities Trail’ will be ready for its first pedestrians within the next few weeks.

The Connecting Communities Trail is a 1.5 mile walking/biking path stretching between the Bannock County Events Center and Pocatello Creek Road intersection along I-15. The Portneuf Greenway Foundation planned the new trail in partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department as part of the I-86/I-15 Interchange update project.

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Routine traffic stop uncovers missing juvenile and triggers criminal investigation

11:00 AM

What began as a routine traffic stop by a Shelley police officer quickly escalated into a significant criminal investigation and recovery of a missing teen. In the early morning hours of August 6, the officer pulled over a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, and during the stop, a K9 unit was deployed, according to a recent press release. The K9’s “free sniff” of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs, leading to a probable cause search.

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Health officials confirm Measles case in Eastern Idaho

10:32 AM

Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported a case of measles in an adolescent in Eastern Idaho. The adolescent was an international traveler who was unvaccinated against measles. This child was seen by a healthcare provider for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing as EIPH is working to identify more details surrounding this case.

The case has self-isolated during the contagious period and is no longer contagious. EIPH does not expect exposure to the public, outside of household contacts who are currently being monitored for potential infection.

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An Army sergeant is in custody after 5 soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart. Here’s what we know about the suspect

5:09 PM

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — An active-duty Army sergeant was taken into custody Wednesday on suspicion of opening fire at his workplace on the sprawling Fort Stewart military base in Georgia, wounding five of his fellow soldiers, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Sgt. Quornelius Samentrio Radford, 28, was subdued by nearby soldiers after

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Stage 1 fire restrictions begin tomorrow across 14 eastern Idaho counties

11:45 AM

As wildfire danger increases, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions on federal, state, and private lands across 14 counties, effective at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, August 7.

The restrictions apply to Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Power, Oneida, and Teton counties.

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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes celebrate 60 years of tradition at Annual Indian Festival

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It’s a celebration 60 years in the making. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes warmly welcome visitors from near and far to the Annual Indian Festival, taking place Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10. This year’s theme is, “Celebrating and Continuing 60 Years of Strength and History.”

“For six decades, our Festival has been a cherished tradition, uniting generations through culture, community, and celebration,” said Fort Hall Business Council Chairwoman Donna Thompson. “We honor those who came before us and continue to carry forward the spirit and resilience of our people.”

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Marshall Public Library collecting school supplies for local students until September

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“We recognized that there was a need in our community, that there are families that might not be able to get all of the school supplies that their kids need,” said Trina Bonman, associate director of the Marshall Public Library. “We just figured we’d be a good drop-off location or a good central location that we could collect the supplies, and then we coordinate with the school district to get them where they need to go.”

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U of I lands $1.4M grant to train next generation of wildland fire scientists

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“Wildland fire is inherently complex. It can have catastrophic impacts on human communities, yet it is also an essential natural disturbance in many types of ecosystems,” said Jessica Miesel, associate professor in the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences and a co-principal investigator of the grant. “Understanding fire requires an interdisciplinary scientific approach, as well as close partnerships between scientists and land managers to develop practical and effective management solutions.”

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Woman arrested, accused of stalking Post Malone repeatedly after prior conviction

10:03 AM

A woman was arrested Monday in a stalking case that Cottonwood Heights police called “incredibly alarming” because of apparent delusions the woman has about her and the victim in the case — songwriter and Utah local, Post Malone.

According to Malone’s family, their concern had peaked because the woman’s behavior hadn’t stopped and had instead escalated continuously since early January.

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Michael Aaron Jayne is currently a Utah County Jail inmate awaiting charges including capital murder of allegedly killing a Santaquin officer

Inmate accused of killing officer faces new charges for attacking jail deputies

10:51 AM

The man charged with capital murder in the death of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser is now facing additional charges for allegedly attacking multiple deputies at the Utah County Jail.

Michael Aaron Jayne, 43, of Garrett, Indiana — who is already awaiting trial on a charge of aggravated murder — was charged Monday in 4th District Court with aggravated assault by a prisoner, a second-degree felony; two counts of assault by a prisoner, a third-degree felony; and causing property damage, a class A misdemeanor.

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Idaho Falls begins search for new city attorney as Michael Kirkham is appointed Magistrate Judge

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“Mike’s service to the city has been nothing short of exceptional,” said Mayor Rebecca Casper. “His thoughtful counsel and steadfast integrity have earned the trust and respect of his colleagues and community alike. While we are excited for him and the next chapter in his career, he will be deeply missed — both personally and professionally.”

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Pocatello vs. Chubbuck: first responders battle it out in rib-eating contest for charity

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First responders representing Teams Pocatello and Chubbuck went head-to-head at a speed rib-eating competition at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, August 4, for a chance to benefit the winning team’s chosen charity.

The rib-eating challenge kicked off the evening’s Dine to Donate Fundraiser, in partnership with Texas Roadhouse, where a percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds is donated to a charitable organization.

“It’s a good time for our first responders to give them something not an emergency and just give back to the community,” said Kim Flores, store marketer for the Pocatello Texas Roadhouse.

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Manhunt for Army veteran accused of quadruple murder involves dozens of agencies as officials find evidence in search area

3:36 AM

By Karina Tsui, Michelle Watson, Holly Yan, Taylor Galgano, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Despite a grueling manhunt and a growing search zone, authorities say they might be getting closer to finding an Army veteran accused of gunning down four people for no obvious reason. Michael Paul Brown is still on the run Tuesday, four

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Governor Little announces up to 5K bonus for Idaho’s Wildland Firefighters

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“Our firefighters have done an incredible job so far this season of keeping fires small. As we enter the busiest and most dangerous part of our wildfire season here in Idaho, and it is important we signal our strong support for the brave men and women who put their own safety on the line every time they head out for a fire so the rest of us can stay safe,” said Governor Little in a news release. “These bonuses are a meaningful way to say thank you to our brave Idaho firefighters and the staff who back them up.”

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Idaho Falls D91 reaches tentative wage agreement with teachers

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There is a tentative contract agreement in the works for teachers in the Idaho Falls School District 91. School district officials, along with the Idaho Falls Education Association, have agreed on wages for the upcoming school year. Both sides worked all day to negotiate the agreement. 

These groups have been trying to come to an agreement on how the money will be spent. Last week, the education association’s negotiator, Jake Snarr, said they were not happy with how the budget for contracts was originally presented to them this year. He said the budget was presented differently than in years past.

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Bannock County’s at-risk youth center receives national recognition and award

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Bannock County’s ‘The Village: A Place for Youth and Families’ recently received the 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties for the center’s innovative approach to counseling kids and teens in the area.

Since opening in 2023, The Village has successfully served over 600 young people as a single point of contact for counseling and diversionary programs to keep kids out of the criminal justice system.

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Madison County implements temporary Open Fire Ban

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The Madison Fire Department, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners, has declared a temporary open fire ban for all county residents. This critical measure will be in effect until September 30th.

“Madison Fire Department has the expectation this burn ban will heighten the public’s awareness of the extreme fire conditions we are in,” said Chief Corey Child in a press release. “We are hopeful that following the restrictions outlined in this ban will lessen our chances of a large fire in Madison County. The current indices of low fuel moisture and low relative humidity indicate any fire started in Madison County has a high probability of resulting in a large fire.”

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Quick action saves homes, wheat fields from Blackfoot shed fire

12:28 PM

Quick thinking and a rapid response from local fire departments yesterday prevented a fast-moving fire north of Highway 91 from engulfing a home, a trailer, and surrounding wheat fields. The blaze, which began around 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31st, started in a shed near the property and quickly spread to multiple vehicles, additional outbuildings, and open fields, severely threatening nearby residences, according to a Facebook post by the Blackfoot Fire Department.

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