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Firefighters Battle 440K-Acre Blaze | Boise News
A wildfire now spanning over 440,000 acres is pushing firefighters to their limits—1,000+ crews battling extreme heat, bone-dry terrain, and critically low water supplies. With temperatures hovering above 90°F and flames racing eastward, containment lines are being built in treacherous spots. Ranchers and sheriffs have pleaded for reinforcements for weeks, as normally flowing rivers and creeks run dry—an alarming sign for locals. Despite the odds, officials report progress, focusing on northeast and southeast flanks where growth is most aggressive. When ground access is impossible, aircraft…
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