BLM Idaho Fire has reported several lightning-caused fires starting from Monday’s storm.
BRUNEAU, Idaho — BLM Idaho Fire has responded to multiple fires that started near Mountain Home and Bruneau on September 2. The Syrup, Lover, and MM60HWY51 Fires were all spotted on Sept. 2 at around 12p.m. More fires were spotted throughout the day including the Mineral Fire the Berry Fire and the Big Flat Fire. The last two fires are in a different area near Weiser. Also, the Glendale Fire was spotted near Bellevue.
On Sept. 3, BLM Idaho Fire updated their Facebook post saying they worked through the night to contain all of the fires in the area.
These fires are all lightning-caused due to a storm front that moved through the area.
Mineral Fire: Sept. 3
The Mineral Fire is located about 20 miles to the northwest of Weiser. The fire is estimated to have spread to more than 20,000 acres at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. …