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Crews contain 150-acre fire off Swan Falls Road

The Boise District BLM said the 'Southcoy Fire' burned roughly 150 acres Wednesday evening. Crews expect the fire to be controlled around 9 a.m. Thursday.

BOISE, Idaho — The Boise District Bureau of Land Management said crews have contained a 150-acre wildfire burning off Swan Falls Road Wednesday evening.

The 'Southcoy Fire' is located roughly 30 miles southwest of Boise. BLM said crews contained the fire around 8 p.m. Wednesday, with an estimated control time set for 9 a.m. Thursday. 

Three overhead, four engines, a state engine, dozer, water tender, helicopter and fire investigation were sent to stop active fire spread as the Southcoy Fire initially burned an estimated 15 acres. 

According to BLM, crews will work throughout the night to mop up hot spots and secure containment lines, while monitoring fire activity. Active fire spread was stopped Wednesday evening.

The cause of the Southcoy Fire has not yet been reported and is under investigation by BLM. 

For more information, contact the BLM Boise District Fire's information line at 208-384-3378.

#Update The fire is estimated to be contained 07/12/2023 @ 2000, and the estimated control 07/13/2023 @ 0900. The...

Posted by BLM Idaho Fire on Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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