ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — A wildfire is burning near Canyon Creek Road and Immigrant Road in Elmore County, according to an emergency alert from Elmore County Dispatch.
BLM Idaho Fire confirms that the Cangrant Fire is estimated between 50 and 75 acres and is located five miles northwest of Mountain Home.
An alert on PBS Warn says the fire is growing rapidly, and advises people in the area to watch for the fire, prepare supplies, and evacuate if needed. Officials with BLM confirm that structures are 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.
