Weekend Fires Burn Idaho

Four fires burned in Southern Idaho over the weekend.

The Celebration Fire is still burning northeast of Murphy grew to 7,000 according to the BLM. New information this morning indicates the fire is now contained.  It was reported around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, and is burning on the other side of the river from Celebration Park. No structures were threatened by the fire. Investigators have determined the fire was human caused.

The Deep Fire was reported at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday off Deep Canyon Road east of Highway 16. It scorched 37 acres, and was controlled by 8 p.m. Saturday night. It started on private property and was human-caused.

The Hopper Fire burned about 600 acres north of Midvale and was started by lightning.

The Mayfield Fire burned about 74 acres near Mayfield before being contained 1 p.m. Sunday. It was caused by lightning.