Summary
The Boise District BLM says The Sand Hollow fire is burning about one and a half miles from Emmett. It's burned about 800 acres and is not under control.
Story Created: Aug 27, 2009 at 6:58 AM MST
Story Updated: Aug 27, 2009 at 10:25 AM MST
The Boise District BLM says the Sand Hollow fire is burning about one and a half miles east of Emmett.
The fire was reported about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There is currently no estimated containment or control time, BLM says.
The BLM says sandy soil, steep terrain and winds have been making their job more difficult.
Crews from Emmett, Gem County, Star, and the Boise National Forest are on hand to assist.
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