GRANGEVILLE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Lands is responding to a 3,000+ acre brush fire burning south of Lewiston, near the Idaho/Washington border.
Here is what we know so far:
- The fire is being called the Billy Creek Fire
- The fire is 3,185 acres and burning off the Snake River near the Idaho/Washington border
- Fire is 74% contained
- There are no evacuations or closures as of now for the fire
- Structures are within a mile of the perimeter
- The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. on July 3
- The fire burned in grass and brush
- The Idaho Department of Lands and fire crews, including some from Grangeville are responding to the fire
- A large air tanker with the Washington Department of Natural Resources is helping put out the fire, along with other resources
- Idaho Department of Lands has ordered a Complex Team and Team 1 from The Northern Rockies is aiding in containing the fire
This is a developing story. Come back for the latest updates.
Billy Creek Fire burning near Idaho/Washington border
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