Fire Breaks Out Near Indian Hills Elementary School

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Story Published: Jul 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:25 AM MDT

By Wes Horrocks

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POCATELLO - Fire crews in Bannock County were busy Saturday afternoon fighting a brush fire near Indian Hills Elementary School.

The fire broke out around 4:30 and quickly charred about 15 acres due to steady winds.

40 firefighters from Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the Bureau of Land Management responded to the blaze and were able to get it under control within an hour.

Investigators believe the fire was caused by a child smoking.

There were about 15 people in the area when the fire broke out, but no one was injured.

This is the biggest fire within the city, this year.

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