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Idaho's Fire Fund Hits Zero | Boise News
Idaho’s wildfire costs are skyrocketing—over $20 million already spent this year—with drought conditions making fires worse and more frequent. The state’s suppression fund hit zero last month, forcing officials to rely on emergency “deficiency warrants” until July’s new $32 million appropriation. To prevent future crises, lawmakers are proposing a steep hike in the forest land surcharge—from 60 cents per acre to $90 per parcel—for homeowners in fire-prone zones, aiming to fund prevention and gear. But with pushback and calls for a fairer, tiered system based on home value, the vote’s been…
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