Authorities in Blaine County are asking people to stay away from Croy Canyon Road near Hailey due a fire that crews are working to contain this afternoon. They said evacuations may be forthcoming.
Forecasters have issued a Red Flag Warning and Fire Watch for parts of the Magic Valley Friday. The U.S. National Weather Service in Pocatello says a Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for anticipated breezy conditions and low humidity along the Snake River plain
According to the Twin Falls Fire Department, crews were called out at around 6:35 a.m. to Harrison Street between Shoup and Heyburn avenues and found smoke coming from the attic of a house.
According to the Bureau of Land Management, The largest fire, at about 11,300 acres, is burning about 30 miles northeast of Murphy Hot Springs close to the Bruneau Canyon. However, crews are expected to have what they are calling the Hot Spring Fire under control by Thursday evening.
A Red Flag Warning covering areas to the north of the Snake River to the east will go into effect this afternoon as winds are expected to pickup creating increased fire danger.