POCATELLO — A controlled burn got out of control on Pocatello Creek Road near Pocatello on Tuesday afternoon and burned about a half-acre of grassland, authorities said.
Both the Pocatello and North Bannock fire departments responded to the 3 p.m. blaze, according to North Bannock Fire Chief J.R. Farnsworth.
The fire did not result in any people being injured or structures being damaged.
Farnsworth said the Pocatello Fire Department, which was first on the scene, ensured that the fire did not move toward any nearby structures.
North Bannock firefighters then arrived and extinguished the grass fire.
Farnsworth said a gust of wind was to blame for causing the controlled burn to spread out of control.
“It’s dry enough out there right now,” Farnsworth said. “I'm not sure if it’s the end of last (wildfire) season or the beginning of the new season.”
He said several preparations can help ensure safe controlled burns, including having a burn permit, making sure there is enough water available, and keeping the burn to a small area with a good clearing.
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