ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — The Chalk Fire near Mountain Home is estimated at 1500 acres, fire officials say.
The fire started at 5:56 p.m. near Old Highway 30 and Goldsmith Road.
Despite the large acreage, a spokesperson with BLM Idaho Fire says that forward progress has stopped.
The estimated containment time is set for June 16 at 4:00 a.m., and the estimated control time is set for 4:00 p.m.
There are no road closures in place, and the fire is still under investigation.
This is a developing news story. Idaho News 6 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
