Freeway remains open as firefighters battle blaze near Rose Lake

Interstate 90 is not closed due to a fire on the south side of interstate near the Rose Lake exit, reports the Idaho Department of Lands.

Drivers have been slowing down to look at the fire, causing traffic to back up, but there are no closures. Law enforcement is headed to the area to help keep traffic moving rather than stopping to look at the firefighting efforts.

The Not Creative Fire was reported about 6 p.m. yesterday and was started by lightning. It is four miles north of Rose Lake near the I-90 corridor. The fire is currently approximately 70 acres within Idaho Department of Lands Cataldo Fire District.

 Idaho Department of Lands is being assisted by many cooperators including local contractors. Aircraft are also doing water drops on the fire.

 There are currently no road closures and no evacuations.