>
Brush Fire Burns Near Micron in Boise
Firefighters Battle Blaze
A brush fire that started near Micron in Boise, Idaho, is being fought by firefighters. The fire was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2023, and has burned approximately 50 acres.
The fire is burning in the Boise Foothills, near the Table Rock trailhead. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evacuations Ordered
Residents in the area have been evacuated as a precaution. The Ada County Sheriff's Office has ordered evacuations for the following areas:
*
*
*
Road Closures
The following roads are closed:
*
*
*
Air Quality Alert
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for the Boise area. Smoke from the fire is expected to impact air quality in the city.
Residents are advised to stay indoors and close windows and doors. Those with respiratory conditions should be especially cautious.
More Information
More information about the fire is available from the Boise Fire Department website at https://www.boisefire.org/.