3 blazes burn in S. Idaho, kicking off fire season

Posted: 7:14 am PDT June 30, 2010

Firefighters from the Twin Falls region responded to three lightning-caused blazes that have torched more than a square mile in the southern Idaho.

Bureau of Land Management fire officials say gusty winds -- they could reach 70 miles per hour -- could complicate efforts to combat these fires burning in remote country.

The 80-acre Buhl Corral Fire started around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday about seven miles West of Hollister, followed a half-hour later by the larger, 400-acre Sailor Creek Fire on the U.S. Air Force bombing range south of Mountain Home.

Then, at 4:30 p.m., the electrical storm ignited another fire east of the Sailor Creek Bombing Range that quickly grew to 400 acres.

While officials expected to have the Buhl Corral Fire under control by mid-evening, they had no estimates when the other two blazes would be under control.

Comments

blog comments powered by Disqus

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Feeling bloated or uncomfortable after eating? Try these five recipes and find out why they are so good for digestion. More Details
Don’t get suckered into spending more cash than is necessary to fix your car. Here are 5 maintenance procedures to avoid. More Details
Find out what the locals say about the perks and drawbacks of living in 5 of the very best beach towns. More Details
Your skin can give you early warning signs into a variety of health conditions. Learn what clues to look for and what to do. More Details
Advertise With Us

Check this out

Get the latest scoop, scores and highlights from regional prep, college and professional sports over at ESPNNorthwest.com, the premier destination for Inland Northwest sports. And the official home of The Spokane Shock! More Details

Whether you're heading to the beach or the mountains, make sure you check out our latest weather videos to get the latest forecast. More Details

Advertise With Us Advertise With Us