Firefighters battle several lightning-caused blazes in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fire crews are actively working to contain several small, lightning-caused wildfires that have recently sparked in the Caribou-Targhee National…
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Willow Creek Fire almost fully contained; crews begin repair work
After an effort spanning over two and a half weeks, Wyoming firefighters are on the verge of fully containing the Willow Creek Fire. As of Wednesday,…
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Firefighters working to contain Buckum Fire in Hells Half Acre north of Blackfoot
A 40-acre wildfire, named the Buckum Fire, is currently burning between Blackfoot and Shelley. The fire was first reported around 2:52…
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Containment reaches 31% as Dollar Lake Fire pushes deeper into Bridger Wilderness Area
The Dollar Lake Fire, burning within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, has expanded by nearly 500 acres since Tuesday, advancing deeper into the…
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Eastern Idaho fire restrictions lifted as wildfire season draws to a close
As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind…
Continue Reading Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 15,000 acres; Second community meeting set for tomorrow
Firefighters continue to battle the Dollar Lake Fire, which has now grown to 15,282 acres but is now 25% contained. Another public community meeting…
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Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire, 40% contained
Firefighters have made good progress on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now 40% contained. The fire, located about three miles south of Smoot,…
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Willow Creek Fire 38% contained, crews make progress on north end
Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is…
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Recent rain helps crews contain multiple wildfires in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Widespread rain and moisture have helped crews contain several wildfires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest over the past three days. According…
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Firefighters gain ground on Dollar Lake Fire, evacuations remain in place
 Firefighters are making significant headway on the Dollar Lake Fire, which has grown to 13,449 acres and is now 22% contained. A new incident…
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Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire; Community meeting set for tomorrow
Fire managers will host a community meeting tomorrow, August 29, at the Afton Civic Center, located at 150 Washington Street. The meeting, which…
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Firefighters gain ground on 13,449-acre Dollar Lake Fire, now 8% contained
After taking advantage of a break in the weather on Tuesday, firefighters have successfully increased containment of the Dollar Lake Fire to 8%,…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to 4,355 acres, containment at 12%
The Willow Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown to 4,355 acres, but firefighters are making steady progress, achieving 12%…
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Dollar Lake Fire swells to over 13,000 acres, public meeting tonight at 6
The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County, Wyoming, has now burned 13,449Â acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire, which began last…
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Willow Creek Fire now 12% contained
Fire crews made significant progress yesterday on the eastern flank of the Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of the town of Smoot, Wyoming. This…
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Blackfoot firefighters rescue person overcome by heat exhaustion while fighting brush fire
As crews began to attack the blaze and call for additional resources, they found a person lying facedown in the brush, clearly “overcome by heat…
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Lightning strikes spark multiple wildfires in in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fire crews are battling several lightning-caused fires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. With more thunderstorms in the forecast, Forest…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to over 3,800 acres, Evacuation orders downgraded for Gomms Pond area
U.S. Highway 89 has reopened in both directions after a temporary closure due to the Willow Creek Fire, which has now grown to over 3,820 acres in…
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Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 11,510 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest
A sense of urgency is growing today in Sublette County, Wyoming, as a fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Dollar Lake Fire, forced ongoing evacuations…
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5,000-acre Split Top Fire contained near Aberdeen, Cause still undetermined
The Split Top Fire, which burned more than 5,000 acres of grass and sagebrush 14 miles northwest of Aberdeen over the weekend, is now fully…
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Willow Creek Fire: Crews battling 15-acre wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers and their partners are actively working to suppress a 15-acre wildfire burning southwest of the town of Smoot,…
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Wildfire smoke pushes air quality to moderate, Here’s how to stay safe
Wildfires burning in the central mountains are impacting air quality in the region. Today, the air quality in most of southeastern Idaho is expected…
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West Fork Fire near West Yellowstone grows to 300 acres
Fire crews in Montana are responding to an active vegetation fire northwest of West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake. The fire has been dubbed the West…
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Fremont County fire crews battling blaze near Harriman
Fire crews are responding to an active fire off North Hatchery Butte Road, east of Harriman in Fremont County. According to the Fremont County…
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Crews battle small wildfire near Palisades Reservoir
A small wildfire, sparked by a lightning strike, is burning near Palisades Reservoir, having consumed about a quarter of an acre. Fire crews from…
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Fire Update: Horn Fire 50% contained at 2800 acres
The Horn Fire near Highway 87 at the Idaho-Montana border is now 50% contained at 2800 acres. The evacuation warning for people in Madison County,…
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Evacuation order lifted for residents near Horn Fire in Montana
The Horn Fire, burning along Montana State Highway 87, has grown to an estimated 2,150 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several areas…
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Elkhorn Fire grows to 953 acres, Salmon-Challis National Forest tackles multile seasonal wildfires
The Elkhorn Fire, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has grown to approximately 953 acres. The fire is burning 33 miles northwest of…
Continue Reading Horn Fire: State Highway 87 reopened as crews battle blaze near state border
Crews in Madison County, Montana, are actively combating the Horn Fire, a 30-acre brush fire burning along the Idaho/Montana border. According to the…
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North Ogden wildfire grows to 745 acres, Evacuations remain in place
The 745-acre Willard Peak Fire continues to threaten homes and has forced evacuations in North Ogden, Utah. The fire started around 3 p.m. Wednesday…
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Lava Trail Fire: Spread halted on 91-acre blaze west of Idaho Falls, but the fight isn’t over
A wildfire is currently burning along Highway 20 west of Arco. The call came in around 3:47 p.m., according to Chris Burger with the Bureau of Land…
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Two fires in one day prompt fire officials to urge caution in Jefferson County
Central Fire District firefighters, along with several local fire departments, responded to two separate fires in Jefferson County yesterday, August…
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Cedar Fire near Mackay reaches 731 acres, 16% contained
BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Cedar Fire near Mackay, sparked by a lightning strike on July 29, has grown to an estimated 731 acres. As of this…
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Wyoming Game and Fish law enforcement statistics released
If Wyoming residents are wondering about the enforcement of fair hunting practices in their state, the Wyoming Game and Fish Law Enforcement Report…
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Governor Little announces up to 5K bonus for Idaho’s Wildland Firefighters
“Our firefighters have done an incredible job so far this season of keeping fires small. As we enter the busiest and most dangerous part of our…
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Firefighters battle blazes in Lemhi Mountain Range
Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and partner agencies are actively working to suppress two wildfires burning in Idaho’s Lemhi…
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Ash Fire: Yellowstone crews combat wildfire in southwest corner
Firefighters in Yellowstone National Park are actively battling the Ash Fire burning in the park’s remote southwest corner. First detected Wednesday…
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Mill Fire scorches 600 acres in Pahsimeroi Valley
Fire Crews spent the night battling a fast-moving wildfire in Pahsimeroi Valley. The Mill Fire has already burned an estimated 600 acres, five…
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Signal Flat Fire fully contained in Grand Teton National Park
The Signal Flat Fire, which burned nearly 8 acres near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park, is now 100% contained. The lightning-caused…
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Lightning-caused Double Springs fire being suppressed in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Firefighters in Custer County are on scene battling the Double Springs Fire, a lightning-caused brush and timber fire in the Salmon-Challis National…
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Emergency responders on scene of St. Anthony Fire
Emergency responders in St. Anthony are on the scene of a fire near the Siddoway Elk Ranch off Red Road in the Sand Dunes area. Witnesses have…
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Blacktail Fire: Crews battle lightning-sparked wildfire north of Salmon
Firefighters in the Salmon-Challis National Forest are actively combating the Blacktail Fire, a small but challenging wildfire sparked by a recent…
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Garden Creek Fire: 100% contained after burning over 5,400 acres
As of Monday, July 7, the Garden Creek Fire, which burned thousands of acres on the Fort Hall Reservation near Blackfoot, has been declared 100%…
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Garden Creek Fire 80% contained
The Garden Creek Fire burning on the Fort Hall Reservation is now 80% contained. As of Thursday, the fire has now burned over 5,400 acres.
The…
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Garden Creek Fire now 30% contained
The Garden Creek Fire, burning east of Blackfoot on the Fort Hall Reservation, has now consumed over a thousand acres and jumped the Blackfoot River…
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Garden Creek Fire now at 1,000 acres – Evacuation orders lifted as fire conditions improve
Crews near Blackfoot are battling to contain the Garden Creek Fire, estimated at 100 acres. The vegetation fire is reportedly 1.7 miles south of…
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The Rock Creek Fire near Inkom is out, cause under investigation
A second fire is burning in Bannock County right now, this one near Inkom. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office tells Local News 8 a fire was…
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Crews combat Ski and Horse Fires in Bridger-Teton
Wildland firefighters are actively working to suppress multiple wildfires within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Monday, June 16, crews…
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Wildfires burn more than 36,500 acres, destroying thousands of structures in Los Angeles County
Several major wildfires are destroying thousands of buildings throughout the Los Angeles area, including two that have burned more than 10,000 acres.…
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