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Idaho’s Wildfire Crisis Deepens | Seattle News
Idaho’s wildfire crisis is escalating—nearly 700,000 acres already burned this year, with fire risk forecasted to linger through September. With firefighting resources stretched thin across the Pacific Northwest, Governor Little deployed the National Guard, whose helicopters and crews made a critical difference on the massive Big Grass Fire alone. The state has spent $31 million so far, hoping to recoup $10.9 million, and is now pushing for more funding in the next budget—including new hires, radios, and detection cameras—to strengthen preparedness. Land board members also just approved a…
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