fire

A tragic ending to a house fire in Boise has left man's best friend dead times two.

A brush fire has been reported near Highway 93 between milepost 187 and 188.

Little details are available this morning, however the Twin Falls County Coroner's Office identified the man as a Twin Falls resident.

Authorities in Blaine County are asking people to stay away from Croy Canyon Road near Hailey due a fire that crews are working to contain this afternoon. They said evacuations may be forthcoming.

Fire crews rushed to an early morning blaze near Burley Saturday morning that destroyed a garage with vehicles in it.

According to data provided by the National Fire Protection Association, roughly 1,000 fires are started annually by pets in the United States.

A department spokesperson said charcoal was located in the cave, along with several pieces of burnt wood.

Forecasters have issued a Red Flag Warning and Fire Watch for parts of the Magic Valley Friday. The U.S. National Weather Service in Pocatello says a Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for anticipated breezy conditions and low humidity along the Snake River plain

A blaze is making its way through grass and brush near the Saylor Creek Bombing Range.

According to the Twin Falls Fire Department, crews were called out at around 6:35 a.m. to Harrison Street between Shoup and Heyburn avenues and found smoke coming from the attic of a house.

According to the Bureau of Land Management, The largest fire, at about 11,300 acres, is burning about 30 miles northeast of Murphy Hot Springs close to the Bruneau Canyon. However, crews are expected to have what they are calling the Hot Spring Fire under control by Thursday evening.

A mobile home was destroyed by fire today in Jerome.