Fire crews are actively responding to the Scole Fire, which is burning near South Cole Road, just south of Tenmile Creek in Kuna, Idaho. The fire was initially reported around 2:07 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). By 3 p.m., the fire had grown significantly, expanding from initial estimates of 5 to 10 acres to over 50 acres.

Local and Federal Response

The response to the fire includes personnel from the Kuna Fire Department and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service’s Great Basin Unit 1, based in Boise. The resources deployed to the scene consist of one overhead personnel, four engines, one dozer, one water tender, and a fire investigator. As of now, there is no estimated time for containment or control, as reported by BLM Idaho.

Public Safety Advisory

Drivers in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant for emergency crews and equipment operating on the roadways. The situation is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Original reporting: KTVB (Boise metro) — read the source article.