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About 60 meteorologists from across the country gathered in Boise for a training on how to help first responders fight wildfires safely.
The Mosquito Fire, fueled by dried vegetation in an area that was cooling off after record-breaking heat, has burned over 63,000 acres late Wednesday.
This storm is bringing heavy rainfall, causing concerns for potential flooding.
The Unified Command Center of the Mosquito Fire held its nightly community meeting Friday, updating residents about the status of operations. They announced the fire is now 71,292 acres in size and a containment line remains around 20% of the fire. 3,453 personnel are currently assigned to the fire.
The wind on Saturday may have stirred up some smoke over the Mosquito Fire, but officials said it looked worse than it was. When the morning layer of smoke was blown out to the northeast, causing ventilation and the hot areas were fanned. The Mosquito Fire is 73,381 acres and 21% contained.