GARDEN VALLEY, Idaho — Fire crews have halted the spread of the Granite Fire, which was last measured at a total of 8 acres.
The wildfire, which was first reported at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, is located 3 miles to the northwest of the Garden Valley on Forest Road 668.
The fire is now considered "contained," and crews are currently mopping up isolated hot spots. They expect to reach full control over the fire by Friday.
Fire engines, hand crews, and a helicopter were initially dispatched to the wildfire.
The Boise National Forest says the Granite Fire is unrelated to the previously executed Poorman Prescribed Fire that happened in late April in a nearby area. While smoke continues to emerge from the prescribed fire, it is unrelated to the Granite Fire.
