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Firefighters Save Home in Claremont Blaze | Boise News
A wildfire in Boise’s foothills exploded fast, swallowing 3,500 acres and racing toward homes—yet firefighters pulled off a heroic save. When crews arrived at a structure fire on Mountain Cove Road, flames were already devouring surrounding brush, but the resident had already evacuated. Battling extreme heat and shifting winds, firefighters pushed back the blaze and protected the home. One truck took heat damage, but remained operational. Fire Chief Aaron Hummel praised the crew’s quick thinking and bravery. No homes lost, no evacuation orders issued—though some roads remain closed as crews…
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