Updated 7/11/2023
Fire crews were able to secure fire lines and continue to mop up hot spots in the Southtom Fire, which broke out Monday morning just south of the Boise Airport. The fire is expected to be in control by 6:00 pm on Tuesday.
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Mid-morning on Monday, a fire broke out approximately 12 miles south of the Boise Airport.
Referred to as the Southtom Fire, officials for the Bureau of Land Management report Officials have updated that crews are making good progress in stopping the spread. The fire is estimated to have covered 650 acres.
The fire is expected to be contained by 6:00 pm Monday evening, and in control sometime on Tuesday.
Resources being used to combat the blaze include 3 overhead, 3 engines, 1 water tender, 1 dozer, 2 SEATs, 1 air attack, and 1 large air tanker.
#BLMBODFire responding to the Southtom Fire 12 miles south of the Boise airport. Cooperators responding USFS, Kuna and Orchard Combat Training Center. BLM resources: 3 overhead, 3 engines, 1 water tender, 1 dozer, 2 SEATs, 1 air attack, 1 large air tanker. Estimated at 80+ acres pic.twitter.com/3G05fRK6hg
— Bureau of Land Management Idaho Fire (@BLMIdahoFire) July 10, 2023
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
