Credit Courtesy of Idaho Fire Map
Wildfire season has intensified in the Inland Northwest, with the central Idaho mountains and the area where Washington, Oregon and Idaho meet as the hot spots.
In the latter, the Snake River complex of fires has burned more than 54,000 acres on the Idaho side of Snake River as it forms the border with Washington. It is 0% contained.
The Shovel Creek fire is part of that Snake River complex. It is burning in grass and timber and is threatening structures.
The Dry Gulch fire has covered about 47,000 acres of tall grass, brush and timber near Asotin in southeastern Washington. It was caused by lightning on Wednesday. Six outbuildings have burned. The fires is threatening 450 homes, 20 multiple residences and 50 other minor structures. Some residents in the area were required to leave home Saturday night.