Powerline Fire impacts traffic on Highway 93, Interstate 84

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A fire burning near Twin Falls has impacted traffic on Highway 93 and Interstate 84, and has burned an estimated 1,400 acres, a...

September 9, 2022
2:54 AM

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A fire burning near Twin Falls has impacted traffic on Highway 93 and Interstate 84, and has burned an estimated 1,400 acres, according to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District. The fire, now being referred to as the Powerline Fire, closed a portion of Highway 93 for over two hours while the fire moved towards the highway; the road is now fully open, according to Idaho State Police. The interstate, while affected, was not closed at any time. The fire was reported to have impacted powerlines in the area, but Idaho Power is on site assessing the overall impact to lines and poles.

KTVB Staff