Michaud Creek Fire Engulfs 500 Acres in Pocatello, Idaho: Scary Visuals Emerge

Smoke was seen in Pocatello, Idaho, as the Michaud Creek Fire blazed and was estimated to be at 500 acres, and visuals of the same were shared widely online. 

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Smoke was seen in Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday, leaving many wondering what was ablaze in the city. The Michaud Creek Fire, which had initially been contained, has now reactivated and is burning at 500 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire is believed to have had a human hand behind it and is currently burning on a part of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Power County.

Several people shared scary visuals as smoke covered the sky, with some noting that the fire was heading east quickly. The Pocatello Fire Department has yet to comment on the incident. Fire crews are currently battling the blaze, which is burning around 10 miles west of Pocatello.