Fire contained in foothills east of Firth, Blackfoot
FORT HALL, Idaho (Sho-Ban Tribe News Release) — At 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2024, a fire was reported near Little Indian Road in the Lincoln Creek District of the Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Fire Department (FHFD), BIA Wildland Firefighters, Shelley Fire Department, BLM, Blackfoot Fire Department and air attack responded. Approximately 250 acres has burned.
According to FHFD Chief Eric King, containment is estimated to be at approximately 8:30 PM tonight. Fire crews will remain on the scene until 6:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024.
There are currently no injuries, evacuations or structural damage to report. The cause of the fire is currently unknown pending investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.
Fire officials are calling it the Presto Trail Fire, which was 30 acres when discovered Sunday afternoon, July 21, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Airplane were seen dropping retardant on the fire.
The cause is undetermined.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.