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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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Evacuation order lifted around Lavaside Fire Published
Evacuation order lifted around Lavaside Fire
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) - Homeowners who were asked to evacuate from around the Lavaside Fire southwest of Firth can return home.
On Thursday, the voluntary evacuations were issued when winds started pushing the fire towards homes and other buildings along 700 North. They ask the general public to stay away from the fire area. Only homeowners will be allowed on 700 N.
The fire remains at 25% contained and is mapped at 1,192 acres. Chris Burger, public information officer for BLM, said the fire did not increase overnight.
Burger said full containment to still planned for Saturday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Crews will continue to reinforce the control lines to make sure the fire is extinguished.
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