UPDATE: Lavaside Fire destroys one house, a trailer home, and damages multiple other residences
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Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland confirmed the Lavaside Fire has completely destroyed one house, in addition to an abandoned trailer home, in the area of 700 North in Bingham County.
One other house was severely damaged, and multiple others have minor damage. The damage occurred later in the day Thursday, officials said.
As of 2 p.m. Friday, fire crews are continuing to protect structures and extinguish hot spots. Fire behavior has reduced significantly from Thursday. Smoke will likely be visible throughout the day, according to a recent BLM social media update.
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UPDATE: Lavaside Fire near Firth grows to over 100 acres
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Top and video thumbnail photos courtesy Bureau of Land Management, video provided by Sally Hanks
FIRTH – A fast-moving wildfire near Hell’s Half Acre, 4 miles west of Firth, is now over 100 acres in size.
The Lavaside Fire started just after 4 p.m. Tuesday and is growing quickly, BLM spokeswoman Kelsey Griffee said.
It is burning grass, brush, and juniper on flat terrain, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The fire 0% contained, and firefighters have no estimate on when it will be under control.
The cause has not yet been determined.
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Lavaside Fire grows to 190 acres, and is 25% contained
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Courtesy U.S. Bureau of Land Management
FIRTH Firefighters are working to get a handle on eastern Idaho’s first large wildfire of the year.
The Lavaside Fire started at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, near Hell’s Half Acre, four miles west of Firth, according to U.S. Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman Kelsey Griffee.
During the night the fast-moving fire grew to about 190 acres before firefighters began making progress on the blaze. At the moment the fire is 25% contained. Fire activity has decreased significantly since Wednesday, however, high winds are expected to increase activity again on Thursday afternoon.