Gov. Little Declares Fire Disaster Emergency, Deploys Idaho National Guard to Big Grass Fire
The declaration authorizes state resources, financial support and National Guard deployment as 530 fires have burned 138,812 acres statewide, officials said.
- Governor Brad Little signed a disaster emergency declaration Wednesday to bolster wildfire suppression efforts in Idaho as extreme fire conditions threaten communities and firefighters across the state.
- Prolonged hot, dry weather and severe drought have strained fire suppression resources statewide, creating an imminent threat of widespread damage. These conditions accelerated the drying of grasses and timber, driving increased wildfire activity.
- Statewide, 530 fires have burned 138,812 acres, with the BLM reporting 111,625 acres across its jurisdiction. The nation is at Preparedness Level 5, while the Northern Rockies and Great Basin are at Level 3.
- Little authorized the Idaho National Guard to assist with the Big Grass Fire in Owyhee County, providing additional equipment and personnel. The Idaho Office is coordinating resource requests alongside the IDL.
- Predictive Services forecasts elevated fire potential with limited moisture in the coming weeks as the summer outlook remains concerning. IDL Director Dustin Miller said the declaration will help the state mobilize quickly as conditions worsen.
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Idaho Gov. Little declares wildfire disaster emergency, authorizes Guard to help along Oregon border
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow fire and smoke map shows the location of the Big Grass Fire along the border of Oregon and Idaho, as of July 29. (Graphic courtesy of U.S. EPA/AirNow)Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a wildfire disaster emergency Tuesday and deployed the Idaho National Guard to help fight the Big Grass Fire burning along the border of Oregon and Idaho, Little’s office announced Wednesday. Unhealthy air from wildfir…
Gov. Little declares fire disaster emergency, deploys Idaho National Guard to Big Grass Fire
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Gov. Brad Little has declared a fire disaster emergency in parts of Idaho and authorized the deployment of the Idaho National Guard to assist with the Big Grass Fire in Owyhee County as wildfire activity intensifies across the state. The emergency declaration authorizes additional state resources to support wildfire suppression, monitoring, response and recovery efforts. It also allows the State Emergency Response Team to h…
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