Idaho could be at 'significant fire risk' through September
With over 80% of the state in a drought, according to National Interagency Fire Center, Idaho is already in peak fire season conditions.
Author: Andrew Baertlein
Updated: 7:43 PM MDT July 1, 2021
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s drought conditions have led the Gem State to be at an above-normal risk for significant fires, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
In a news conference on Thursday morning, the NIFC predicted that the increased fire risk will last through September, peaking in July and August. The news conference included officials from the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forrest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho Firewise.