One dead after House Fire in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One person is dead after a house fire in Pocatello on Tuesday night.
According to the Pocatello Fire Department, crews responded to a structure fire at 1935 S. 5th Avenue shortly after 8 p.m.
Firefighters arrived quickly and were able to contain the fire to a single home. However, an adult was found dead at the scene.
The Pocatello Fire department said additional information will be released after the investigation progresses and the victim’s next of kin have been notified.
The Pocatello Fire Department is also asking the public to avoid the area while investigators continue their work.
As of July 22 at 4 p.m., the Pocatello Fire Department and Pocatello Police Department have no updates on the investigation or the identity of the individual. PPD has taken over the investigation as they have to rule out criminal activity in the case. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Local News 8 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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