A local Secret Santa is giving $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Every day, from now until the end of the year, the East Idaho News elves will be delivering gifts from Secret Santa and we’ll be sharing the surprise videos here.

Mrs. Mabey, a beloved educator who teaches teen living in Shelley, was away from school for several days earlier this month after a fire broke out in her home. She later shared with students that the incident began with a persistent smell she initially did not recognize as dangerous. By that evening, the odor intensified, prompting her husband to investigate. Using a flashlight, he spotted smoke coming from attic vents and immediately called the fire department.

Firefighters responded quickly but had to break through the ceiling

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