ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — BLM Idaho Fire confirms that the Cangrant Fire is estimated to be contained at 8 p.m. Thursday. The fire has been mapped at 150 acres and is located five miles northwest of Mountain Home. Officials say that forward progression of the fire has stopped.
"Crews are currently in mop up mode and burning out a few pockets," BLM Idaho Fire said.
An estimated control time has been set for 6 p.m. on Friday.
The wildfire was first reported burning near Canyon Creek Road and Immigrant Road in Elmore County, according to an emergency alert from Elmore County Dispatch.
An alert on PBS Warn warned the fire was growing rapidly, and advised people in the area to watch for the fire, prepare supplies, and evacuate if needed. Officials with BLM confirmed that structures were threatened.
Fire resources assigned to the fire include three overhead personnel, five engines, two dozers, one helicopter and 6 single engine airtankers. There are additional resources being called to the fire.
Mountain Home Rural Fire Department is assisting in the response.
Idaho BLM says that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Cameras on ALERTWest's Situational Awareness Platform in the area show smoke growing in the distance.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
