This story was updated at 10:00 a.m. July 24, 2014.
The Whiskey Complex Fire burning in the Boise National Forest is now 75 percent contained.
The fire is estimated at 9,446 acres. The Forest Service says 851 people are staffing the fire, which is expected to be fully contained by July 28.
The voluntary evacuation order for 60 homes along the South Fork Road has been lifted, while the closure of the South Fork Payette River Road is still in effect. Access to that road is only available to fire crews and residents.
Spokesman David Olson says the voluntary evacuation order for residents in Pioneerville is still in effect.
This story was updated at 9:45 a.m. July 22, 2014.
The Whiskey Complex wildfires burning on the Boise National Forest are now 50 percent contained. Forest officials say the fires have burned a combined 9,640 acres since lightning sparked the blazes on July 13.
Cooler temperatures and cloud cover helped firefighters Monday. No new fires sparked within the Boise National Forest after Monday's thunderstorms. Still, more afternoon thunderstorms are predicted for this afternoon.
Fire managers have started moving resources off of the Whiskey Complex, and some area closures are expected to lift Wednesday.
This story was posted at 1:12 July 21, 2014.
Firefighters continue to gain the upper hand on two wildfires burning in the Boise National Forest.
The lighting-caused Whiskey Complex Fire has burned nearly 15 square miles since first erupting a week ago.
With the help of more than 1,000 firefighters sent to suppress the flames, the fire is now 40 percent contained. Firefighters expect to have the fire fully contained by July 30.
The fire caused residents of 70 homes to be on alert for evacuation and one unoccupied cabin was destroyed.
Monday's slightly cooler temperatures are expected to help firefighters. However, potential lightning strikes coupled with gusts of wind are a concern.
The fire's price tag, which includes costs of helicopters, has reached $5.6 million.