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Fire crews respond to 150-acre wildfire near Wildhorse Circle in Gem County

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GEM COUNTY, Idaho — The 150-acre Wildhorse Fire in Gem County is expected to be controlled by midnight.

According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the fire was first reported Sunday at around 1:45 p.m.

Responding agencies included Gem County Fire District No. 2, the Idaho Department of Lands, and the Bureau of Land Management. Resources included both engines and aircraft, and all aircraft assigned to this fire were released for the evening, according to IDL.

Officials urge residents in the area of the fire to remain alert if conditions change.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.