BOISE, Idaho — A 148-acre fire burning near Lucky Peak Dam was contained Wednesday evening, according to the Boise District Bureau of Land Management - the department assigned to battle the fire.
The vegetation fire is called the Bonneville Fire. It is located five miles southeast of Boise, near Bonneville Road and Blacks Creek Road. BLM officials said that crews had the fire contained by 6 p.m. Wednesday, with estimated control set for 6 p.m. Thursday.
The fire was first reported at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. BLM said that firefighters and a fire investigator are in the process of assessing the fire to determine details, such as cause and anticipated fire behavior. Crews on scene are working to secure fire lines and knock down active flames.
As of Wednesday evening, the Bonneville Fire burned approximately 148 acres, according to BLM Idaho Fire's social media. Fire crews will continue to secure fire lines and mop up hotspots through the night.
The following resources were assigned to extinguish the fiire: four overhead units, four BLM engines, two Ada County fire trucks, one Mountain Home RFPA (rangeland fire protection), two water tenders and one hot shot crew. Boise Fire Department is assisting BLM with two brush rigs, one water tender and a battalion chief.
The Bonneville Fire is under investigation. More information can be found via telephone: BLM Boise District Fire Information Line at 208-384-3378.
This is a developing story. KTVB will update this article as information becomes available.
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