The Bureau of Land Management says the Sharps Fire was caused by someone shooting at an exploding target. The latest fire size estimate is about 27,000 acres and is burning to the northeast. BLM says more than 142,000 gallons of water and retardant has been dropped on the blaze
The Sawtooth National Forest is offering some tips and reminding campers that one campground is closed while another is open ahead of the July 4, holiday.
Two southern Idaho counties have announced fire restrictions into the first week of summer. Elmore County announced a county wide burn ban that also includes within city limits that prohibits open burning.