UPDATE: Containment of Georgetown fire expected this evening
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UPDATE:
GEORGETOWN — Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire burning west of Georgetown.
U.S. Bureau Of Land Management officials say the fire is mapped at 38 acres and expect containment by 6 p.m.
A helicopter will continue to drop water on the north end of the fire as crews on the ground will build up firelines and mop up the hotspots.
Crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the night and into Friday.
ORIGINAL STORY:
GEORGETOWN — Lightning 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.
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