Thursday, August 10, 2006

Massive Wind Storm Slams Boise!

Major storms move through Valley!

A major storm front is moving across the Valley at this hour.

Here's what we know- A fatal accident in Nampa near the Karcher Exit has forced the closure of Interstate 84 both directions. Police are letting people off the freeway at Karcher Road. Zero visibility is making driving dangerous.

A fire is burning in Middleton, and crews tell us it is "getting away from them." It started in a hay stack and moved in to a garage. Viewers tell us it has consumed "several acres."

Dozens of trees have fallen down across roads, and debris is a problem in Boise and elswehere. Wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour were reported in Boise around 8 p.m.

A viewer reports a fire in Columbia Village at Yamhill and E. Lake Forest.

Ada County Dispatch has limited all traffic to emergency only.

Viewers report a large fire near New Hope Road in Star.

High winds have caused numerous power outages across the Valley

There is word of a fire burning behind the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. No other details were available.

There is also report of a fire at Sandy Point.

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