Lake Creek Fire burns near popular recreation area 6 miles north of Ketchum

KETCHUM, Idaho — Neighbors in Ketchum are closely monitoring the Lake Creek Fire, which ignited on Sunday near a popular camping area close to town.

"It's scary... It's very scary. I've studied a little about fire, and it's got me terribly frightened," said Marybeth Flower, a Ketchum resident.

WATCH: Ketchum neighbors react to Lake Creek Fire burning northeast of town Lake Creek Fire continues to burn near popular recreation area 6 miles north of Ketchum

The Lake Creek Fire, burning six miles northeast of Ketchum, started around two o'clock Sunday afternoon. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire actively burned in grass and sage overnight and, as of Monday afternoon, was estimated to have affected 250 to 300 acres.

Marybeth Flower, who lives in Ketchum, was out on a hike wh