Idaho Falls, ID—Firefighters
responded to several fires yesterday as a lightning storm swept through the
area. Firefighters will continue to patrol southeast Idaho today looking for
additional fires from the storm that might pop up as temperatures continue to
rise.
Caddy Canyon – The Caddy Canyon fire
is expected to be fully controlled at 9:00 p.m. tonight. This fire started
approximately two miles west of Inkom and grew to 11.5 acres. A blown tire
along the interstate was determined to be the cause of this fire.
North Leigh – The North Leigh Fire
is located about six mile east of Tetonia, Idaho. The cause of this fire is
lightning. Crews contained the fire to .1 acre and were able to control it by
8:00 p.m. last night.
Moonshine- The Moonshine Fire
also ignited due to lightning. It is located approximately seven miles
southwest of Pocatello in the Arbon Valley area. Crews hiked into the fire and
contained it to .1 acre at 8:30 last night.
Brush Creek – The Brush Creek Fire
was reported early this morning. Two engines are responding to the smoke
report. The fire is reported to be approximately seven miles southwest of Malad
in the Samaria Mountain range.
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