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Claremont Fire Forces Evacuations and Closures | Boise News
A wildfire dubbed the Claremont Fire erupted in the Boise Foothills, forcing evacuations and trail closures as it raced through 2,500 acres by Tuesday morning. With aircraft and ground crews battling flames, the blaze has temporarily shut down public lands and trails until late July. Complicating matters, unexploded ordnance from the area’s military past restricts firefighter access, forcing strategic adjustments. Authorities warn the public to stay away from the Ridge to Rivers Trail System and avoid flying drones near the fire—dangerous for responders and the public. With dry foothills…
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