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Half-acre fire blocks traffic on State Highway 55 near Horseshoe Bend

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HORSESHOE BEND, Idaho — The Horseshoe Bend Fire Department is urging the public to avoid State Highway 55 this weekend as crews work to contain a nearby brush and structure fire. While the road remains open, drivers should expect significant delays in the area.

The fire, which burned only half an acre, blocked SH-55 near Horseshoe Bend on Friday afternoon. Fire crews responded to the scene around noon near milepost 63. Crews on the scene believe the fire was started in a nearby garage.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.