UPDATE: Boise Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management are on the scene with 4 fire engines, 1 investigator, 1 bulldozer, and 1 small plane dropping water on the fire. The fire is about 20+ acres with crew estimating to contain the fire at 11pm tonight, with the fire being put out by 6pm tomorrow.
Responders are currently battling a 3.5 to 4 acre grass fire just north of Boise, in the foothills off of Collister Dr.
The Idaho Bureau of Land Management is assisting the Boise Fire Department and recently sent 4 engines to the scene. Officers are checking nearby trails for any hikers in the area.
The fire was reported at 4:37 pm and is currently sending smoke through the Boise area.
This article will be updated as details on the developing situation are released.
