wildfires

Research shows the number of fires across the west has actually been on the decline for a century.

Vacationers planning a trip to Oregon should be aware that all campfires and open flames in all state parks are prohibited.

Fire crews continue to battle several lightning caused wildfires throughout southern Idaho

A wildfire near Paradise Valley has been named the largest blaze currently burning in the Upper 48.

A fire reported late this morning south of Twin Falls is running with the wind, according to a spokeswoman with the Bureau of Land Management.

Republican leaders say the House will vote next week on a GOP bill to make it easier to cut down trees on national forests to reduce the risk of wildfire.

State and federal land management agencies will lift Stage 1 fire restrictions on Sunday in several locations in south-central Idaho.

Public health officials are advising people in southern Idaho and other parts of the state to limit their time outdoors because of poor air quality due to smoke caused by wildfires.

The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho has deployed two aircraft that can help detect and map out wildfires.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Fag Warning for the western parts of the Magic Valley due to chances of thunderstorm activity.

This has unfortunately been a very busy wildfire season in Southern Idaho. If you're wondering what you can do to help, there are a number of supplies that would be a great help to local firefighting crews.

BELLEVUE, Idaho (KLIX) – Estimated control of the Martin Canyon Fire has been pushed back to Sunday evening, according to the Bureau of Land Management.

What began as one family's trip to Idaho to join their dad on a business trip resulted in amazing video capturing crews battling wildfires near the border.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – As you go outdoors for the holiday on Tuesday – or any other time during the summer – be mindful to do your part in helping to prevent wildfires.That's the message from the Bureau of Land management.

KIMBERLY, Idaho (KLIX) – Several fires are still burning in parts of Idaho, but the Bureau of Land Management says that calm winds throughout the night helped give firefighters the upper hand on a couple of the blazes: the Centennial and Sandpoint fires.

GLENNS FERRY, Idaho (KLIX) – Fire crews are keeping busy battling several blazes in southwest Idaho.

JEROME, Idaho (KLIX) – Fire crews with the Bureau of Land Management are back in class today after spending part of Thursday in field training north of the Perrine Bridge.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal officials on Monday released an ambitious wildfire-fighting and restoration plan to protect a wide swath of sagebrush country in the intermountain West that supports cattle ranching and is home to an imperiled bird.

BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Smoke from Idaho wildfires have forced the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to issue a health warning on air quality.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal authorities say they've launched the first national system intended to prevent hobby drones from interfering with planes and helicopters fighting wildfires.