The Plex Fire, a wildfire along Hwy 21 that started as a 20-acre brush fire in Southeast Boise, has now grown to an estimated 350 acres and is threatening multiple residences.
No official evacuations are currently in place, but Hwy 21 is closed between S. Technology Way and E. Warm Springs while crews work to contain the fire.
Brian FeglerThis is the same fire that we reported on last night burning near Micron.
Boise Fire responds to brush fire burning near Micron
According to Idaho Power, there are currently 616 homes in the area are without power and crews are actively working to have it restored. Earlier this morning over 1,600 homes were out.
Those power outages also impacting local schools. Boise Schools have come out with a statement saying that Les Boise Junior High is without power as of 8:40 a.m. and Trail Wind Elementary was without power but is back online now. All tardies will be excused today.
They also said they are planning on holding school at all District schools today, but due to poor air quality, all outside activities will be held inside today.