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Wildfire Crisis Hits the West | Boise News
Wildfires are exploding across the West, with Idaho Governor Brad Little and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz warning that firefighting resources are dangerously stretched thin. Record-breaking fires have already claimed four firefighter lives, destroyed hundreds of homes near Spokane, and forced thousands to flee — all fueled by scorching heat, dry brush, and unpredictable winds. With over 1,000 fires in Washington and more than 600 in Idaho alone, officials are urging everyone to act: follow fire restrictions, extinguish campfires properly, and avoid any spark sources. This isn’t just…
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