ELMORE COUNTY — The Pasadena Valley Fire, ignited by a semi-truck crash on I-84 on Wednesday, has burned 1,200 acres of grass and brush in Elmore County, four miles south of King Hill.
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) has confirmed with Idaho News 6 that residents have been notified to prepare to evacuate, but no official evacuation orders have been issued by ECSO at this time.
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According to an update from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), "Crews have been making good progress in securing the fire’s perimeter through the night. Fire behavior has moderated, though smoke may be visible."
The BLM hopes to have control over the fire by 5 p.m. on Thursday. No structures are threatened at this time, and multiple engines, water tenders, and dozers are on site.
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The crash that ignited the fire temporarily closed the westbound lanes on I-84 on Wednesday evening. Those lanes are now open.
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The BLM is warning those in the area to be aware and maintain a safe distance from impacted power lines. Furthermore, they ask that motorists on I-84 please "slow down and move over" to give firefighters room to access the area unimpeded.
Photos of the Pasadena Valley Fire:
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