Madison County wildfire burns over 100 acres
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MADISON COUNTY — Over 100 acres burned brush and grass in a wildfire near Plano in Madison County.
Madison Fire Deputy Chief Troyce Miskin told EastIdahoNews.com on Wednesday that the fire is contained. He said fire crews are still on the scene and are spending time mopping up hotspots.
Miskin said the fire burned 177 acres and it’s believed it was caused by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm that came through.
No injuries were reported from the fire and no structures were burned.
He added that roads are back open and evacuations were lifted on Tuesday.
ORIGINAL STORY (published on Aug. 6 at 4:21 p.m.)
MADISON COUNTY — A wildfire burning near Plano in Madison County is causing residents to evacuate the area.
The fire call came in Tuesday just after 3 p.m.
Madison Fire Deputy Chief Troyce Miskin tells EastIdahoNews.com the large brush fire is north of Beaver Dick Park and south of Plano.
An emergency alert was sent out to residents on their phones who live in the area of 6000 West to 4000 North to evacuate to the Plano LDS Church at 5973 North 5000 West. Click here to see the evacuation area.
“It’s threatening farmland and structures,” Miskin said.
Right now, it’s unknown how many acres the fire is burning. Miskin said the Bureau of Land Management and Central Fire District have been called out to assist. More resources have been requested.
Miskin added there is a road closure in place at Idaho Highway 33 north of 4000 North.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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