BOISE, Idaho — A fire blocked traffic between Boise and Mountain Home on I-84 on Saturday afternoon.
The MM 68 I-84 fire was first reported around 4:30 and is between milepost 69 to milepost 71, according to Idaho 511. As of 6:20 p.m., roads are back open and traffic is moving through the area, according to a KTVB photojournalist on scene.
It is estimated at 30 acres, according to a spokesperson from the Boise Bureau of Land Management (BLM). He said crews are working on fighting active fire spread. Drivers should avoid the highway if possible. He said the fire is expected to be contained by 8 p.m. Saturday and controlled by 9 p.m…