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Fire south of Boise burns nearly 1,000 acres along I-84

The Boise District BLM said the fire burned 994 acres Friday evening near the weigh station south of Boise.

BOISE, Idaho — A fire along Interstate 84 south of Boise Friday evening burned an estimated 994 acres, the Boise District Bureau of Land Management said.

The fire, deemed the 'MM66 I84 Fire,' was located near the weigh station outside of Boise. In its final update, the BLM said crews stopped active fire spread shortly after 7 p.m. and containment was expected at 10 p.m. Friday.

Officials reported the fire around 6 p.m. Friday, when it had impacted 25 acres. The agency responded with four engines, four single engine airtankers (SEATs), a dozer and a water tender. A U.S. Forest Service engine and a Mountain Home RFPA dozer also assisted in fire suppression efforts.

Drivers traveling on I-84 in the area of the MM66 I84 Fire were asked to drive with caution and expect delays. The Bureau of Land Management said control was expected sometime Saturday.

The cause of the fire has not been determined and is under investigation. 

Update: Active spread of the MM66 I84 Fire has been stopped. Estimated fire size is 650 acres. Estimated containment at 10:00 p.m. this evening. Estimated control tomorrow. BLM Boise District is responding to a fire along I84 near the weigh station south of Boise. BLM resources responding: 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 4 SEATS. Other resources responding: 1 USFS engine, 1 Mountain Home RFPA dozer. Estimated at 100+ acres. No structures threatened. Fire cause under investigation. Expect traffic delays and drive with caution.

Posted by BLM Idaho Fire on Friday, July 28, 2023

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