Courtesy U.S. Bureau Of Land Management
GEORGETOWN — Lighting sparked a brush fire about three miles west of Georgetown, a small community in Bear Lake County.
U.S. Bureau Of Land Management officials say the fire has burned 25 acres in grass and brush. The fire is burning in a north or northeast direction. No houses appear to be threatened at this time.
On scene is Bear Lake County and federal firefighters. There are four single-engine air tankers, air attack and two helicopters providing support.
EastIdahoNews.com will update this developing story.
Source: eastidahonews.com

Lighting ignites fire in Bear Lake County
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