ELMORE COUNTY — A wildfire has shut down US-20/26 between Reservoir Road and the Pine Featherville turnoff, officials say. The closure has led to traffic delays.
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said crews first responded to the blaze reported near mile marker 115 at 2:59 p.m. Friday.
As of 6 p.m. Friday, the fire has grown to over 300 acres, the USWFS said.
There has been no containment reported. The Elmore County Sheriff told Idaho News 6 that a vehicle fire sparked the blaze.
Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area while crews respond.
This is a developing story. Idaho News 6 will continue to provide updates.
