The Valley Fire, which burned through nearly 10,000 acres in the Boise Foothills, is now 90% contained while repair efforts start ramping up.
The Idaho Department of Lands said this week that Idaho Power was responsible for the fire, the result of an energized line from a downed power pole causing several ignitions.
The fire threatened Barber Valley homes during its first day after it was reported early Friday, Oct. 4, but it has not burned any structures, according to officials. It has remained at 9,904 acres for over a week, with the most active section remaining at the northeast of the fire, closest to the Robie Creek community, the Department of Lands said in a news release Friday…