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The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

The following is a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. SALMON — Investigators with the U.S. Forest Service have determined the Moose Fire was caused by an unextinguished and unattended campfire, which spread to adjacent vegetation on the afternoon of July 17. A wildland fire investigation team comprised of U.S. Forest Service Special Agents […]

Missoula set a new record for rain last Thursday, breaking a mark dating back to 1898. However, Montana DNRC is reminding people to continue using caution.

The fire started July 17 in grass and brush along the Salmon River near North Fork, Idaho, and spread to timber. It has burned more than 203 square miles.

Missoula set a new record for rain last Thursday, breaking a mark dating back to 1898. However, Montana DNRC is reminding people to continue using caution.

The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

SALMON — A wildland firefighter died this week after suffering a medical emergency while battling the Moose Fire north of Salmon. Gerardo Rincon, 48, was a crew boss from Oregon working for North Reforestation Inc., according to a post from the U.S. Forest Service. He died during the early morning on Tuesday. “Gerardo served as […]

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Ethan Sims and Wesley Pidcock know what to expect when fire season arrives. As doctors who specialize in helping people breathe, they see what happens when wildfire smoke spreads into communities throughout Idaho. Every time there is a spike in the air quality index — a rating for hazardous air […]