Claremont Fire Containment Gains | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

The Claremont Fire is still active but showing signs of control as crews shift from aerial to ground operations, focusing on a critical line along Ridge Road to protect homes in Robie Creek. Evacuations have been scaled back, a hopeful indicator of progress. Though the fire raced through dry brush earlier, fueled by unexploded ordnance, ground teams are now doing the heavy lifting to secure the perimeter—especially before it crosses into timbered areas, which would dramatically escalate the threat. No homes have been lost yet, and the cause remains under investigation. Trails in the Ridge to…