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Wapiti Fire growth causes Highway 21 closure, here's what you need to know

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BOISE COUNTY, Idaho — The Wapiti Fire has continued to spread and has burned nearly 10,000 acres southwest of Grandjean, Idaho. Now, the fire is prompting highway closures in the area.

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The Boise County Sheriff's Office has announced that Highway 21 is closed from Warm Springs Airstrip (milepost 92) to the Custer/Boise County Line (milepost 107) due to the wildfire.

The highway is a main artery for travel to all areas east of Stanley, so drivers in the area should take note of the closure and plan accordingly!