BOISE COUNTY, Idaho — Firefighters have contained the Robie Fire’s forward spread at 54 acres and expect full containment by the end of shift Wednesday, with full control anticipated Thursday, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.
The fire began Tuesday near milepost 3.5 on Robie Creek after a trailer blew a tire, a Boise County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. One structure was involved.
At the height of the blaze, Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations were ordered for lower Robie, Flowing Springs and Burnett Lane, while Wilderness Ranch was under Level 2 “Be Set” status. Those orders have since all been fully lifted.
More than 80 personnel responded, including crews from the Idaho Department of Lands, U.S. Forest Service, Robie Creek Fire Department, Thorn Creek Fire Department and Wilderness Ranch Fire Department. Three IDL engines, two U.S. Forest Service engines and a U.S. Forest Service crew joined the response. Two helicopters drew water from Lucky Peak Reservoir for aerial support.
The Boise County Sheriff’s Office continues to monitor conditions and update evacuation information — those updates can be found here. Officials are urging the public to drive slowly and use caution in the fire area, especially along Robie Creek Road, where numerous engines and other equipment are operating.
The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
Breaking down the 3 levels of evacuation orders
