FIRE RAGING AT HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

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After a fire broke out early on Friday morning and significantly damaged Highland High School, firefighters are attempting to preserve what they can.

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Additionally present are Bannock County Search & Rescue and Pocatello police.

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The fire has closed the routes in the area of Highland.

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During the Friday morning fire in Pocatello that severely damaged the school, a firefighter utilises a ladder to ascend onto the roof of Highland High School.

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