Firefighters working a wildfire burning near South Swan Falls Road in Ada County halted the forward spread of the blaze Saturday evening, according to officials.
Fire crews were dispatched to the scene around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after the Moore Fire ignited in the area. At its reported size of approximately 1,500 acres, the fire drew a substantial response that included two overhead personnel, four engines, two dozers, one water tender, and two fire investigators.
Road Reopened, Public Safe
Swan Falls Road, which had been closed during active firefighting operations, was reopened to traffic by Saturday night. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that visitors and recreators in the Swan Falls area were not in the path of the active fire and were considered safe.
Residents and travelers in the surrounding region should be aware that smoke may remain visible across a broad area even as containment efforts continue.
What Comes Next
Firefighting resources remain assigned to the Moore Fire as crews work toward full containment. Conditions in the region — typical of late spring in southern Idaho — can shift quickly, and officials are continuing to monitor the situation. Anyone planning to visit the Swan Falls area is encouraged to stay aware of any updated road or access advisories from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. For information on other recent public safety incidents in the Magic Valley, see the latest on a Twin Falls shooting and chase case now moving through the courts.