Idaho develops process for utility companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans

In conjunction with a new law hitting the books this summer, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission recently approved a ...
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Fire restrictions put in place for eastern Idaho due to ‘extremely dry’ conditions

IDAHO FALLS – State and federal land management agencies have put fire restrictions in place for all of eastern Idaho as it enters the heart of wildfire season. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire ...
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Containment grows for wildfire burning near Hope, Idaho

BONNER COUNTY, Idaho -- Firefighters are gaining control over the growing wildfire burning near Hope, Idaho on Sunday afternoon, according to Department of Natural Resources. As of August 17, the ...
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Idaho recreational shooters fined $24,000 for sparking 2024 wildfires

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced two recreational shooters must pay the agency more than $24,000 after reportedly sparking the Leeds and Chalky Butte fires in 2024.
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Eastern Idaho fire restrictions lifted as wildfire season draws to a close

The following is a news release from the US Forest Service Caribou-Targhee National Forest: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) —As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and ...
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Idaho’s Tamarack Ski Resort Is Turning Wildfire Destruction Into New Trails

According to local KIVI News, more than 200 loads of dead timber will be cleared out of the burn zone near Idaho's Tamarack ...
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Lightning Creek Fire in North Idaho grows to 1,600 acres

HOPE, Idaho — A fire in the Lightning Creek drainage of Northern Idaho more than doubled in size Sunday, reaching almost 1,600 acres by 6 p.m., U.S. Forest Service officials said. "Yesterday's ...
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Crews contain the Stan Fire near Pleasant Valley Road

BOISE, Idaho — Crews responded to the Stan Fire, which burned 8 miles south of Boise near Pleasant Valley Road. The fire started around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1 and was mapped at 67 acres. It was ...
Idaho Statesman

Idaho is the first state to try this new method to spot wildfires

The Idaho Department of Lands is partnering with OroraTech to trial satellite wildfire detection technology to monitor for wildfires, like the one seen here. Bureau of Land Management Idaho is trying ...
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Lightning Creek Fire grows to over 1,500 acres near Montana-Idaho state line

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Lightning Creek Fire, burning approximately eight miles east-northeast of Hope, Idaho, within a few miles of the Montana-Idaho state line, has grown significantly since it was ...
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Forest service invests millions in North Idaho and Missoula regions for wildfire defense

MISSOULA, Mont. – The USDA Forest Service has announced a significant investment of over $8.7 million to help North Idaho and Montana communities reduce wildfire risk. The funds, part of the Community ...