BOISE, Idaho — A fire burning next to Highway 55 south of Horseshoe Bend on Sunday sent smoke into the air which could be seen from Boise.
The 43.67-acre fire started Sunday afternoon near mile marker 59 on Horseshoe Bend Hill.
The Boise Fire Department, Eagle Fire Department, Star Fire Department and the Bureau of Land Management helitack team assisted the Horseshoe Bend Fire Department in putting out the fire.
BLM public information officer, Jered Jablonski, told KTVB the fire would likely be contained by 6 p.m. Sunday and totally under control by 9 p.m. Monday. A new BLM update sent Monday afternoon indicated it was controlled at 9:44 a.m.
Fire officials believe the fire was started by people somehow. The cause is under investigation.
In a Facebook post, the Horseshoe Bend Fire Department is reminding people to secure their loads before traveling on Idaho roadways to prevent trailer chains and blown tires from starting wildfires.
Watch more Local News:
See the latest news from around the Treasure Valley and the Gem State in our YouTube playlist:
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET NEWS FROM KTVB:
Download the KTVB News Mobile App
Apple iOS: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live for FREE on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching 'KTVB'.
Stream Live for FREE on FIRE TV: Search ‘KTVB’ and click ‘Get’ to download.