Twin Falls firefighters respond to multiple fires, canyon rescue over Fourth of July weekend

Twin Falls firefighters respond to multiple fires, canyon rescue over Fourth of July weekend

The Twin Falls Fire Department says it responded to multiple fires and a high-angle rope rescue over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.In a social media post, the department said firefighters responded to eight brush fires, six rubbish or dumpster fires, one vehicle fire, one residential structure fire in Twin Falls and one mutual aid structure fire in Kimberly.Crews also responded to a high-angle rope rescue in the Snake River Canyon.The depar…

Lapwai Firefighters Respond to Four Fires Over Fourth of July Weekend

LAPWAI, ID — The Lapwai Volunteer Fire Department responded to four separate fires over the Fourth of July weekend, including a grass and structure fire, a dumpster fire and a blaze at a community sweat house. According to the department, firefighters were first called to a grass and structure fire on Rocky Top Road. Crews also responded to a grass fire at the Figure 8 grounds and a dumpster fire at the Lapwai Elementary School. The fourth fire …