10:00 AM: A small fire is burning in the Boise foothills this morning. Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman Mallory Eils says the fire is located between 8thStreet and Rocky Canyon Road. The fire is less than four acres in size and is not threatening any homes. Eils says a hand crew, dozers and at least four engines have been sent to fight the fire. The BLM is overseeing the firefighting effort.
The fire has closed some trails in the area. Here's a post from Boise Parks and Rec's Facebook page:
- July 11, 2012 - FIRE IN ROCKY CANYON AREA - EXPECT TRAIL CLOSURES. A wildfire ignited this morning near Aldape Summit in Rocky Canyon. As such, Rocky Canyon Road is currently closed, and trail users will likely be turned around by fire crews on 3 Bears Trail #26, Femrite's Patrol #6, 8th Street Motorcycle Trail #4 and Watchman Trail #2. Shane's Trail #26A, 5-Mile Gulch Trail #2 and Orchard Gulch Trail #7 will not be accessible from their trailheads on Rocky Canyon Road. Please avoid using this area until further notice.