Fire breaks out in Pocatello destroying buildings

A fire broke out in Blackrock Canyon between Inkom and Pocatello Sunday afternoon.

Sheriff Lorin Nielsen says the fire started about 1:30 p.m. As of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the fire is out and crews are just mopping up.

The sheriff says it looks like the fire was started by a train going through. He says it is likely because of some sparks from the metal wheels traveling on metal track.

The fire did get close to a home but fire crews were able to save it. However, the fire did take out some outbuildings near the home. The sheriff says the fire was on the U.S. 91 side so Interstate-15 were not affected

There were no injuries.

The sheriff says this is the second fire in that area in the week.

Portneuf Valley Fire, Inkom Fire, BLM, Forest Service and the Bannock County Sheriff’s office all responded.