ADA COUNTY, Idaho - Just after 2 p.m. Saturday Fire crews were called out to battle a blaze three miles west of the maximum security prison south of Boise.
Bureau of Land Management spokesperson, Brandon Hampton, says it is just under 300 acres. Crews were worried the flames could jump to a nearby field and threaten several structures, but they managed to keep it contained to an open area.
Officials say there was no lighting in the area and they are calling this a human caused fire. There have been more than 4 major fires in the past week and officials say they have to worry about their man power spreading too thin. Fire fighters are required to have a minimum amount of rest each day which can make it difficult to have enough personal to fight wildfires.
There is a red flag warning effect for Sunday through Monday night and fire officials worry any blaze could easily get out of control if it starts during that time.
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