Police: Ammon fire was accidental
UPDATE 7/2/18 1:01 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports the fire that broke out in Ammon Sunday afternoon was accidental.
Sgt. Bryan Lovell says the fire was not firework related.
He says a small accidental spark caused the fire, and the people tied to it called it in and remained on scene.
Lovell reports the information has been turned over to the prosecutor for review of any potential charges or ordinance violations.
UPDATE 7/1/18:
According to Idaho Falls Fire Department public information officer, Kerry Hammon, the fire has been contained.
It burned 15 to 20 acres of land.
Original Story:
A fire broke out at East Sunnyside Road and Trail Hollow Road in Ammon Sunday afternoon.
The fire burned about 5 acres, crews are still circling the fire and putting out hot spots. The winds are making it a challenge, crews say.
Crews from Bonneville County, Idaho Falls, and Ammon Fire departments responded to the fire. Assistance from the Bureau of Land Management was needed.
No structures are threatened, and crews don’t know what started the fire yet.
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