Idaho Power, Valley Fire
State officials say Idaho Power responsible for Valley Fire burning in Boise foothills
The Valley Fire burns in the Boise foothills on Oct. 4 in this photo taken from Southeast Boise. (Courtesy of Robbie Johnson/Idaho Department of Lands) A power line touching the ground was found responsible for starting the Valley Fire that has burned ...
Idaho Power found responsible for Valley Fire in Boise Foothills. Here’s why
The Idaho Department of Lands found that Boise-based Idaho Power was responsible for the nearly 10,000-acre Valley Fire after a downed pole sparked a fire in the dry grassland of the Boise Foothills, according to a news release from Idaho Power. The fire threatened homes in Southeast Boise’s Barber Valley, but did not reach them.
Idaho Power accepts responsibility for starting the Valley Fire in East Boise
Idaho Power has released a statement taking responsibility for starting the Valley Fire just east of Boise.The statement is in response to an investigation by
Idaho Power lines determined as likely cause of Valley Fire in Boise
The Idaho Department of Lands reported that a cross arm on an Idaho Power pole broke, likely starting the fire after the energized wire touched the ground.
Idaho Power equipment involved in igniting Valley Fire in Boise foothills
Idaho Power says a report from the Idaho Department of Lands concludes that Idaho Power equipment was involved in igniting the Valley Fire.
Valley Fire update: Those Foothills flames are Boise Fire working on containment lines
The department said on X, formerly Twitter, that crews were conducting “proactive fire operations” so they could protect the containment lines that had been set up around the growing Valley Fire. Boise Fire said it appreciated the “concerned calls” but wanted to assure residents they weren’t seeing a change in the fire’s behavior toward the city.
IDL report: Idaho Power line fall likely caused Valley Fire
A down power line likely caused the Valley Fire that continues to burn northeast of Boise, according to a state investigation. An Idaho Power Co. pole’s wooden crossarm brace broke and an energized line hit the ground,
'We love to hear these success stories': How a Firewise foothills community impacted Valley Fire
BOISE, Idaho — Stopping the Valley Fire before it burned any homes this month was a team effort — one that included nearby Firewise communities. "I look at this as a wonderful success of all the ...
Lewiston Tribune1d
IDL: Warm, dry fall extends Idaho’s active fire season
A warm, dry beginning to fall this year has prolonged the fire season, Miller said, which is why the agency is extending burn ...
KIVI-TV10d
9,000+ acre Valley Fire spreading along Hwy 21 in Boise foothills
A new wildfire near Boise overnight. Crews responding this morning to the Valley Fire along Highway 21 near Highland Valley ...
Local News 82d
Report: Power pole ignited wildfire near Boise
The Idaho Department of Lands report say the Valley Fire that started east of Boise on Oct. 4 was caused by a power line. Idaho Power officials said in a news release the cross arm of a power pole ...
KBOI Boise on MSN10d
Crews make progress and begin containment of the Valley Fire
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Crews are still working to contain the Valley Fire burning east of Boise near Lucky Peak. The fire has ...