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Milepost 81 Fire Forces Highway Closure | Boise News
Highway 55 near Banks is shut down indefinitely as the Milepost 81 Fire rages through rugged Idaho terrain, with crews now targeting containment by Friday afternoon instead of Thursday. Firefighters are letting the blaze burn back toward the highway and Lowman Road to prevent further spread, but tough conditions — including rolling rocks, burning snags, and a Red Flag Warning with 40 mph winds — are slowing progress. Officials also urge people to stay away from the Payette River and avoid drone activity to keep firefighting ops clear. The fire’s cause remains unknown, but this volatile…
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