UPDATE: The Boise Fire Department has confirmed that the fire has been extinguished, though fire crews remain on the scene to ensure the fire does not reignite.
No injuries to people or pets have been reported in relation to the fire. Reports indicate that it was a shed in the back of the property which caught fire, endangering neighboring structures. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A housefire on S Curtis Rd on the Boise Bench has shut down traffic near the Franklin Rd intersection. 4 fire engines are responding to the situation, which was reported at 2:51 pm.
The structure that caught fire is on Curtis Rd between the intersections with Franklin Rd and Anna St. Currently, the roadway is closed between Anna St. and Franklin Rd.
Drivers in the area should expect delays as the scene is cleared.
