State officials say Idaho Power responsible for Valley Fire …
6 days ago · The Valley Fire burns in the Boise foothills on Oct. 4 in this photo taken from Southeast Boise. (Courtesy of Robbie Johnson/Idaho Department of Lands) A power line touching the ground was found ...
Downed Idaho Power powerline causes Valley Fire
Oct 15, 2024 · Idaho Power equipment sparked the Valley Fire that’s been burning since October 4 just east of Boise. The Idaho Department of Lands says a powerline touched the ground and started multiple small fires, which is common when an energized wire hits the ground, according to a news release Monday.
Idaho Power found responsible for Valley Fire in Boise Foothills.
Oct 14, 2024 · The Idaho Department of Lands found that Boise-based Idaho Power was responsible for the nearly 10,000-acre Valley Fire, the result of a downed pole sparking a fire in the dry grassland of the ...
Idaho Power lines determined as likely cause of Valley Fire in Boise
Oct 14, 2024 · Investigators have determined that Idaho Power equipment likely ignited the Valley Fire in East Boise earlier this month. The Idaho Department of Lands concluded in a report that the Oct. 4 blaze ...
Crews close in on full containment of Valley Fire outside ... - Yahoo News
3 days ago · The Valley Fire, which burned through nearly 10,000 acres in the Boise Foothills, is now 90% contained while repair efforts start ramping up. The Idaho Department of Lands said this week that Idaho Power was responsible for the fire, the result of an energized line from a downed power pole causing several ignitions.. The fire threatened Barber Valley homes during its first day after it was ...
Idids 2024 Valley Fire Information | InciWeb
The Valley Fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Highway 21. The fire was very visible from East Boise as it burned in mostly grassy fuels in the Boise Foothills. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes.
Valley Fire east of Boise caused by downed Idaho Power line
Oct 14, 2024 · A report from the Idaho Department of Lands concluded that Idaho Power equipment was the cause of the Valley Fire. The report said a cross arm on an Idaho Power pole broke and likely caused an energized wire to touch the ground.
Idaho Power found responsible for Valley Fire in Boise Foothills.
Idaho Department of Lands finds that Idaho Power caused the Valley Fire when a pole broke and brought a wire into contact with the ground.
Crews make progress and begin containment of the Valley Fire
Oct 5, 2024 · Boise, ID (CBS2) — Crews are making progress fighting the Valley Fire east of Boise near Lucky Peak. The fire has burned 9,412 acres so far and is now 33% contained. Firefighters will work through the night as the enforce containment lines.
Intermountain Bird Observatory feels sense of hope after Valley Fire ...
14 hours ago · The Valley Fire, which was started by a downed power line, has burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed crucial habitat for wildlife. The Intermountain Bird Observatory operates in the area and lost crucial operations for hawk research.