House burns in Pocatello

A house fire in Pocatello Thursday was quickly put out by city fire crews.

Fire, ambulance, and police responded to a fire that started at a home on the 100 block of Washington Avenue, just before 12:30pm.

Fire officials suspect the fire started outside of the house. However, the cause is still under investigation.

Firefighters were able to put the fire out within minutes and nobody was reported to be hurt.

Pocatello fire chief David Gates says the majority of damage was done outside of the home.