Wildfire burning near Boise cancels school, no evacuations yet
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)— A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.
BLM said the fire is approximately 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Highway 21.
The fire prompted some school closures for those near the fire.
No evacuations have been ordered, but pre-evacuation notices have been sent to homes in the Warm Springs area.
The Boise Fire Department said Idaho Power has turned off power as a safety measure.
BLM said fire crews are actively working to slow the fire progression.
