Crews Battle 300-Acre Homer Fire Near Eagle Foothills

Crews battle 300-acre Homer Fire near Eagle foothills

Fire officials said "forward progression has been stopped," but crews will work through the night.

Vegetation fire is ongoing northwest of Eagle

A vegetation fire is burning north of Gooder John Lane in the foothills above Eagle today. The cause of the fire is uncertain.According to a spokesperson for the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Star and Eagle Fire Departments are on the scene and receiving support from Bureau of Land Management wildland firefighters.The fire was first reported to authorities at approximately 3:07 p.m.There are currently no evacuation orders in effect, and only a sm…