BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a mountain biker who started a 73-acre wildfire in southwest Idaho after lighting his toilet paper on fire could be faced with all or part of the costs of extinguishing the blaze.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Evacuations notices of various levels remain in effect in west-central Idaho where a wildfire burning in timber expanded by 12 square miles to 135-square-miles Tuesday.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Idaho and Washington State University will be working to map where severe wildfires are likely to occur in the Northwest thanks to a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Firefighters battling blazes in Idaho braced for tough conditions Thursday with temperatures expected in the 90s along with winds of 25 mph and low humidity.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal authorities have announced a plan to produce massive quantities of seeds from native plants so they can be quickly planted to help the land recover from natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The National Interagency Fire Center is calling in 200 active duty military troops to help fight roughly 95 wildfires burning across the West.
I was shocked when I saw the photos yesterday of the fire that occurred near Blue Lakes Country Club in the snake river canyon. While devastating fires are all around us, I didn't expect to see flames in our backyard.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Firefighters across Idaho braced for tough conditions Friday with strong winds predicted along with temperatures around 100 degrees and dry lightning in the evening.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Government agencies and the National Weather Service are warning several Washington and Idaho counties about deteriorating air quality due to wildfire smoke.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has released the initial plan for a new wildfire-fighting strategy to protect a wide swath of intermountain West sagebrush country that supports cattle ranching and is home to a struggling bird species.
Gooding, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KSVT-TV ) - Gooding and Wendell fire crews spent most of the night on the scene of a house fire. Gooding Fire Chief Brandon Covey said the home is in the 700 block of 8th Avenue East in Gooding.
It is no secret that I hate/fear spiders! It is nice to know that I am not alone in my fear of the eight legged spawn of Satan. But is your fear of spiders at this level - have you ever lit a spider on fire to kill it?
The Magic Valley is currently being choked by smoke from around Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, but the skies will clear soon according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
You don't want to end your Independence Celebration with a fire. And with temps in the high 90's, our yards and fields have been turned into kindling.
There are a few, simple things you can do with your fireworks to reduce the chance of something catching fire after you dispose of your fireworks.