Valley Fire, Boise
State officials say Idaho Power responsible for Valley Fire burning in Boise foothills
A power line touching the ground was found responsible for starting the Valley Fire that has burned 10,000 acres in the Boise foothills since igniting Oct. 4, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.
Valley Fire update: Those Foothills flames are Boise Fire working on containment lines
The department said on X, formerly Twitter, that crews were conducting “proactive fire operations” so they could protect the containment lines that had been set up around the growing Valley Fire. Boise Fire said it appreciated the “concerned calls” but wanted to assure residents they weren’t seeing a change in the fire’s behavior toward the city.
Valley Fire inches closer to homes in Boise foothills
The Valley Fire sparked early Friday morning and has already burned thousands of acres in the Boise foothills with nearby residents urged to be prepared to evacuate.
Photos show Valley Fire in Boise Foothills burning dangerously close to some homes
Photos taken by the Bureau of Land Management and an Idaho Statesman photographer show the scale of the Valley Fire.
Idaho Power found responsible for Valley Fire in Boise Foothills. Here’s why
The Idaho Department of Lands found that Boise-based Idaho Power was responsible for the nearly 10,000-acre Valley Fire after a downed pole sparked a fire in the dry grassland of the Boise Foothills, according to a news release from Idaho Power. The fire threatened homes in Southeast Boise’s Barber Valley, but did not reach them.
Crews work to repair, restore foothills after Valley Fire
Although the Valley Fire is nearly extinguished, fire crews' jobs aren't finished. Crews are now shifting efforts to plant ...
KIVI-TV2d
Fire in vacant Union Block building in downtown Boise investigated as possible arson
A weekend fire in the vacant Union Block building in downtown Boise is being investigated as a possible arson.
Idaho Statesman on MSN5d
A week after Valley Fire threatened Boise homes, here’s where containment stands
Agencies are discussing future impacts of having 10,000 acres scorched, including “flooding or erosion potential.” ...
KBOI Boise on MSN3d
Another private drone grounds air operations fighting the Valley Fire east of Boise
Firefighting aircraft working on the Valley Fire just east of Boise was grounded again on Sunday due to a private drone ...
KIVI-TV11d
9,000+ acre Valley Fire spreading along Hwy 21 in Boise foothills
A new wildfire near Boise overnight. Crews responding this morning to the Valley Fire along Highway 21 near Highland Valley ...
Boise State Public Radio13d
Updates on the Valley Fire burning east of Boise
The Valley Fire is located off Highway 21 and Highland Valley, about one mile east of Boise on the north side of the highway.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News2d
Idaho Power lines determined as likely cause of Valley Fire in Boise
Investigators have determined that Idaho Power equipment likely ignited the Valley Fire in East Boise earlier this month.
Boise Union Block building fire being investigated as arson
Police said on Monday the Oct. 12 fire inside the Boise Union Block building is "being considered a possible arson," and they ...
Boise police and fire departments respond to reports of smoke in downtown building
Boise’s fire and police departments responded on Saturday evening to a report of smoke in the Union Block, spokesperson Haley ...
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IDOC Officer injured in prison escape files for $500k in damages against Boise Police
IDOC officer Christopher Wilske has filed a claim against the Boise Police Department, seeking $500,000 in damages after ...