Fire that spread to field after destroying mobile home now contained
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The following is a news release from the Tribal Office of Emergency Management.
FORT HALL — The structure fire that began earlier this evening in the Michaud Creek area of the Fort Hall Reservation has been successfully contained, with full control expected around 9 p.m. Fort Hall Fire EMS confirmed containment at 8:07 p.m.
The fire is believed to have originated in a burn pit, which then spread to a pile of tires, igniting a mobile home. One mobile home was completely lost, and a second suffered severe damage. Two other homes and outbuildings were threatened, but no additional structures were damaged.
The fire also spread to surrounding brush and fields, burning approximately five acres. Crews remain on scene to monitor for hot spots and secure the fire perimeter.
Two firefighters experienced heat exhaustion during the response. Both received prompt medical attention and were treated and released. There are no reported civilian injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.