Crooked Fire Still Uncontained | Boise News

A massive wildfire burning east of Idaho City has scorched over a thousand acres and remains zero percent contained as crews battle steep, rocky terrain and unpredictable winds. With 260 firefighters on the ground and aircraft assisting when conditions allow, the fire’s cause is still under investigation. A recent cold front brought dangerous gusts that forced crews to retreat temporarily for safety. Officials are preparing indirect containment lines while urging the public to stay off closed trails including Crooked River, Hungarian Ridge, Barber Flat, and Grand Mountain — all due to ongoing fire danger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ce56f266b1fc5c0