Western Wildfires Spread in Idaho, California, and Canada
Evacuations continue as blazes across the Pacific Northwest persist.
Idaho
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Cougar Creek (ID) Fire Passes 13,000 Acres in Size
Ten days after a wildland fire ignited in southern Asotin County, flames have consumed at least 13,511 acres and continue to spread in the Blue Mountains.
Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire in Boise Foothills (ID) That Left Thousands Without Power
A half-acre grass fire left thousands without power as firefighters worked to contain the fire.
U.S. Forest Service Pilot Hikes to Safety After Helicopter Crash Near ID Wildfire
The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting ambulance.
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How ID is Building Resilience Against the Changing Climate for First Responders
AT&T collaborated with the state's OEMS on utilizing data-driven insights from the ClimRR Portal to inform the state’s disaster planning.
Boise (ID) Firefighters Douse Tree Fire Along Boise River Greenbelt and Fire Near Airport
The Boise Fire Department responded to a 4-acre grass fire in the Boise Foothills at 4:45 p.m. Friday.
Crew Boss Dies Responding to Moose Fire in ID
While assigned to the wildfire near Salmon, Crew Boss Gerardo Rincon, 48, suffered a medical emergency and passed away.
Low Visibility Leads to 40-Car Crash on ID Highway
Idaho State Police say roughly 40 vehicles were involved in a crash on an eastern Idaho highway after severe winter weather caused white-out conditions, but only minor injuries were reported.
Natural Gas Explosion Destroys Rathdrum (ID) Home, Injures Two
Two people were injured after a northern Idaho home exploded following a natural gas leak.
Coroner Identifies Suspect in Boise (ID) Mall Shooting that Killed Two
The suspect in a Boise mall shooting that killed two people and injured four others has died, the Boise Police Department said Tuesday.
U.S. Officials Approve Long-Lasting Fire Retardant
U.S. officials on Tuesday approved a long-lasting fire retardant that could significantly aid in fighting increasingly destructive wildfires.
ID Fire Chief Dies After Contracting COVID-19
On August 15, 2021, while on duty, Garden Valley Chief Jon Delvalle was exposed to a patient who was COVID-19 positive.