OWYHEE COUNTY, Idaho — UPDATE (As of July 26 at 8:15 p.m.):
Fire officials say the Scorp Fire burning about five miles northwest of Murphy is now fully contained.
According to an update released Sunday evening, the fire was contained at 8 p.m. after burning 4,765 acres.
Officials expect to have the fire fully under control by noon Tuesday, July 28.
The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office has also lifted all evacuation orders for the area.
The fire sparked Saturday afternoon and prompted a Level 1 "Ready" evacuation for residents in the Reynolds Proper and Murphy Proper areas as flames threatened nearby homes.
Firefighters responded with multiple resources, including eight engines, two hotshot crews, two dozers, an air attack aircraft and a water tender.
Crews worked to build containment lines using both direct and indirect suppression tactics in steep, rugged terrain.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Scorp Fire, which sparked Saturday afternoon about five miles northwest of Murphy, has burned 4,765 acres, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.
An official with the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office told Idaho News 6 that crews are making good progress, and containment is set for 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 1 evacuation order late Saturday night, stating that the blaze was threatening homes in the Reynolds Proper and Murphy Proper area.
Officials then released an update early Sunday morning, saying there has been no further escalation toward the area. Owyhee County confirmed with Idaho News 6 that they are not increasing evacuation levels at this time.
Officials say there will be aerial drops on Sunday, but have not yet confirmed exact times.
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This is a developing story. Idaho News 6 has reached out to officials and will continue to provide updates.
