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In the past 10 years alone, the Salmon-Challis National Forest has seen plane and helicopter crashes, massive wildfires, cutting-edge mining and energy proposals, new wilderness designations, disputes over grazing, and a slow approach of grizzly bears that quickly sparked controversy. There was a constant amid the tumult: Chuck Mark.

In the past 10 years alone, the Salmon-Challis National Forest has seen plane and helicopter crashes, massive wildfires, cutting-edge mining and energy proposals, new wilderness designations, disputes over grazing, and a slow approach of grizzly bears that quickly sparked controversy. There was a constant amid the tumult: Chuck Mark.

In the past 10 years alone, the Salmon-Challis National Forest has seen plane and helicopter crashes, massive wildfires, cutting-edge mining and energy proposals, new wilderness designations, disputes over grazing, and a slow approach of grizzly bears that quickly sparked controversy. There was a constant amid the tumult: Chuck Mark.

The sharp increase in human-caused fires in Idaho continued throughout the summer and into the fall, with Idaho Department of Lands officials investigating 206 fires caused by people so far

The 206 human-caused fires reported by the Idaho Department of Lands so far in 2023 compare to 78 fires caused by lighting over the same time period.

The Idaho Department of Lands identified 206 human-caused fires this year, compared to 78 fires caused by lightning.

The Hayden Fire, which has been burning since July 19, is now about 84% contained, according to the Idaho Department of Lands latest statewide fire update.

The firewood is stacked by the roadside in the Mill and Big Eightmile Creek drainages, forest service officials in Idaho said.

Through last week, 152 of the 198 fires reported within the Idaho Department of Lands protection area were caused by humans. 

Waking up to a hazy morning in Bozeman is no surprise during fire season and this week has been no exception for the city.