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UPDATE: Firefighters contain brush fire quickly

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Natalia Hepworth | EastIdahoNews.com

The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Fire Department.

IDAHO FALLS – On February 5, 2018 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 5664 W. 33rd S. for a report of an outside fire on the west side of I-15.

Upon arrival, crews found a brush fire that did not involve any structures. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly and keep it from reaching a nearby newly constructed home.

Approximately 2.5 to 3 acres burned. No civilians or firefighters were injured.

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds citizens to call dispatch at (208) 529-1200 to notify them of when and where they plan on burning fields. Burn permits should be obtained through the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Original Story

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Fire Department is investigating a field fire at 5664 W. 33rd S. west of Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls.

Fire Department spokeswoman Kerry Hammon tells EastIdahoNews.com the call came in around 4:08 p.m. Monday. A man was burning ditches and it got away from him.

The fire burned about 3 acres.

No injuries have been reported. Homes in the area are undamaged.

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