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Fire burns 700 acres outside of Boise

On Thursday, smoke was impacting Blacks Creek road,
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BOISE, Idaho — A wildfire five miles outside Boise burns just over 700 acres of land. According to Boise Fire Department, the Westbonn fire was contained on July 13 at 9 pm and was controlled on July 14 at 6pm.

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According to BLM Idaho Fire, the Westbonn fire broke out on Thursday evening. Crews responded with four BLM engines, one forest service engine, one dozer, one water tender, a helicopter, air attack, and fire investigation.

On Thursday, smoke was impacting Blacks Creek road, with BLM officials urging caution in the area.

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Crews stayed on the scene of the fire overnight mopping up hotspots. BLM Idaho Fire says the fire was contained by 9 p.m. Thursday, and they expect to have control by Friday evening.

The cause is under investigation.