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Governor Declares Emergency as Big Grass Fire Rages | Boise News
Governor Brad Little has declared a wildfire disaster emergency for Owyhee County and surrounding areas hit by the rapidly spreading Big Grass Fire, unlocking Idaho National Guard support to bolster firefighting efforts. With over 301,000 acres burned across Idaho and Oregon and containment at just 7%, the blaze threatens more than 350 homes. The Guard is poised to deploy aerial and ground resources, logistics, and communications to aid exhausted volunteer crews. Seven Democratic lawmakers had previously urged the governor to activate the Guard, citing resource strain and the evacuation of…
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