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Firefighters battle blaze near Murphy

Associated Press - July 5, 2009 4:54 PM ET

MURPHY, Idaho (AP) - A wildland fire has burned at least 20 acres northwest of Murphy, Idaho, about 70 miles west of Mountain Home.

More than 115 firefighters are battling the Wilson Creek fire.

Resources on the scene include two helicopters, three air tankers, two bulldozers and seven fire engines. Two hand crews have also been ordered.

The fire was burning in grass and sage on a steep and rugged terrain.

As of Sunday afternoon the fire was zero percent contained.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Information from: KBCI-TV, http://www.2news.tv

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