Mile Marker 81 Fire Burns 100 Acres Near Banks
- 1. A brush fire broke out early Wednesday morning northeast of Banks, growing to approximately 100 acres.
- 2. Emergency crews from Garden Valley and Horseshoe Bend are on the scene; no evacuations have been issued.
Early Wednesday morning, a wildfire identified as the "Mile Marker 81 Fire" ignited northeast of Banks, Idaho. According to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), the blaze was reported around 3 a.m. on August 12 and has since expanded to cover an estimated 100 acres.
Boise County Sheriff Scott Turner confirmed that local fire personnel from Garden Valley and Horseshoe Bend were dispatched immediately to contain the incident. The fire remains highly visible to the public and is currently impacting traffic flow along Highway 55 and Highway 17. As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, officials confirmed that no evacuation orders have been put into effect for residents. Fire crews continue to monitor the situation closely as they work to establish containment.
Key Incident Details:
* Incident Name: Mile Marker 81 Fire
* Location: Northeast of Banks, Idaho
* Current Size: ~100 acres
* Status: Active; impacting Highway 55 and Highway 17
* Evacuation Status: None currently in place
