HORSESHOE BEND, Idaho — Fire crews are blocking Highway 55 Friday afternoon as they battle a grass and structure fire, forcing officials to urge travelers to avoid the route entirely for weekend travel.
According to the department’s assistant chief, Jeff Johnson, the Horseshoe Bend Fire Department is responding to the fire with multiple engines positioned on the highway.
“Those who are traveling north on 55 should avoid 55 altogether,” Johnson said. “We have a current grass/structure fire; our engines are blocking the highway.”…