BURLEY, Idaho — Wildland firefighting crews have contained one fire and are getting the upper hand on another in south-central Idaho.
According to the Bureau of Land Management, the Interchange Fire was reported at 5:40 p.m. about 15 miles east of Burley between Interstates 84 and 86.
BLM Idaho Fire said in a Twitter post that the fire was being pushed by high winds from a passing thunderstorm.
A Red Flag Warning is currently in effect throughout the region due to thunderstorms and hot, dry conditions.
By Friday afternoon, the fire was mapped at 2,083 acres. Fire crews expect to have it fully controlled by Friday evening at 6 p.m.
Air tankers were working with ground resources to slow the fire's progression.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but officials suspect natural causes, according to the BLM.
The BLM has also been able to fully contain a lightning-sparked fire about 17 miles south of Glenns Ferry. The Black Butte Fire was smoldering and creeping in grass and brush. Several fire agencies were on scene working the fire.
The Black Butte Fire is burning in 700 acres. It is also expected to be fully out by the end of the day Friday.
