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Fire crews battle brush fire at Big Springs Blvd. & Horseshoe Bend Rd.

Brush fire, Big Springs Blvd & Horseshoe Bend Rd
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Fire crews quickly contained a grass fire in the Boise foothills Friday night. It sparked around 9:30 p.m. near Big Springs Blvd. off of Horseshoe Bend Rd. The Eagle Fire Department says the fire burned 5 to 7 acres. 

Right now the fire is fully contained.  Boise City, Meridian and Star Fire Departments as well as the B.L.M. assisted in fighting the fire. 

The cause is unknown at this point.

Photos courtesy Lynn Hightower