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Evacuations ordered as brush fire grows in eastern Idaho April 23, 2021 GMT FIRTH, Idaho. (AP) — A brush fire has prompted evacuations near the small town of Firth in eastern Idaho. The Bureau of Land Management said on Twitter Thursday afternoon that the Lavaside Fire could be seen from Interstate 15 and was estimated at 500 acres (202 hectares). BLM said firefighters were aggressively engaging the fire to protect structures. The agency also urged people to refrain from spring burning activities. The Red Cross has set up a shelter at A. W. Johnson Elementary in Firth. AP NEWS

Updated at Share This Photo: BLM Idaho Fire Facebook Page FIRTH — Last week brought some nervousness and worry to Firth residents as the Lavaside Fire quickly spread from fields to a rural section of the community. But instead of panicking, the community came together to help those displaced by the fire and support those working to quell it. The Lavaside Fire started around 3 p.m. on April 21 and was finally contained at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, thanks to the efforts of multiple fire departments and districts. No one was injured in the fire, but there was some significant damage. Drone video ...

Full containment of Lavaside Fire expected at 6 p.m. Saturday, officials say Updated at Share This Courtesy BLM Idaho Fire Facebook page FIRTH – Crews have been working steadily on the Lavaside Fire near Hell’s Half Acre west of Firth. U.S. Bureau of Land Management spokesman Chris Burger tells EastIdahoNews.com the 1,192-acre blaze is 60% contained, as of 8 p.m. Friday night. Full containment is expected at 6 p.m. Saturday. As of 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland says other agencies involved in battling the flames have pulled out. BLM crews will remain there to p...

Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press at 7:40 a.m. MDT BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation to allow the Idaho Legislature to go into recess without fully shutting down so that it can come back to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and other issues has been introduced. The legislation made public Friday would allow Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke and Republican Senate President Pro-Tem Chuck Winder to reconvene the Legislature no later than Sept. 1. If the Legislature officially adjourned, only Republican Gov. Brad Little could call them back. The legislation also allows t...

Firth residents asked to evacuate as precaution due to Lavaside Fire. Rural home catches fire. Updated at Share This UPDATE: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has asked the entire community of Firth to evacuate as a precautionary measure due to the proximity of the Lavaside Fire. Sheriff Craig Rowland confirmed that one house along 700 North in Bingham County had its roof catch on fire. It’s not clear what the current condition of the home is. Previously, Rowland ordered evacuations on 700 North just off U.S. Highway 91 at around 2 p.m. Thursday, Rowland said. A request — not an or...