A wildfire has broken out near West Clark Street in Pocatello, Idaho, sending thick smoke into the air. Photos shared on social media show large plumes visible from miles away. See the map here to know the location of the blaze.
The Pocatello Fire Department confirmed the blaze in a Facebook post, stating: “Crews are currently working a wildfire off West Clark on the west bench. Please avoid the area to allow crews access to the area.”
Kim Stouse, spokesperson for the Pocatello Fire Department, told East Idaho News that the fire broke out at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday and had grown to an estimated 50 acres by 2:40 p.m.
“It’s kind of burning up the hillside at this point, so there’s no current evacuations. Not to say that there couldn’t be, but we’re trying to work diligently to get the upper hand on it and get it contained as quickly as possible,” Stouse told the outlet.
The Chubbuck Fire Department and firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management are assisting Pocatello crews in battling the blaze.
