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Eagle homeowners ordered to evacuate as fire burns near homes in Eagle foothills

Evacuations ordered fro fire in Eagle foothills
vegetation fire eagle 8/18
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UPDATE (7:40 p.m. - 8/18):
Evacuation orders have been lifted, and homeowners are welcome to return to their property.

UPDATE (7:10 p.m. - 8/18):
The vegetation fire has been contained, Eagle Fire Deputy Chief tells Idaho News 6.

The fire has been measured at roughly 100 acres, and no structures were lost due to the incident. One passenger vehicle was damaged in the fire.

A firefighter was sent to the hospital as a result, but for minor fire-related injuries.

Authorities estimate the evacuation orders to last another hour as emergency responders continue to monitor the situation.


Evacuations are now ordered for a fire burning in the Eagle foothills. The Ada County Sheriff's Office told Idaho News 6 that a "Go" evacuation order was issued for people living north of Beacon Light Rd., between Holl Dr. and Brookside Ln. at around 5:40 p.m. Monday evening.

Several fire crews responded to the vegetation fire off of N. Star Vista Lane in Eagle at around 3:45 p.m.

WATCH: Neighborhood Reporter Brady Caskey on the scene of the vegetation fire

Neighborhood Reporter Brady Caskey on the scene at vegetation fire in Eagle

The ACSO tells Idaho News 6 a wireless emergency alert was sent to nearby residents. They are asking people to avoid the area and allow emergency responders to do their jobs.

Our crew on scene says that emergency responders placed a roadblock at Holl Drive.

E. Trinity Lane is also closed to non-residents, which feeds into a neighborhood.

SEE HERE: Fire increases in intensity

Vegetation fire increasing in intensity in Eagle

A photo from the scene shows houses near the fire.

Eagle Fire is leading the response.

Watch: Brady Caskey explains evacuation order levels

Evacuation order? Here's what you need to know

This is a developing story, and Idaho News 6 will provide updates on the incident as they are released.