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The Snake River Complex Fire was a large complex of wildfires that occurred through Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The fire started 42 miles south of Lewiston , Idaho , on July 7, 2021. It burned 109,444 acres (44,290 ha) before being contained August 20.
The Cascade Dam across the Payette River was completed in 1948, and is located in the north end of the city. The dam created Cascade Reservoir along the west side of the city. With the introduction of nearby Tamarack Resort in 2004, the name was officially changed to Lake Cascade for marketing reasons. [citation needed]
The 2024 Idaho wildfire season is an ongoing series of notable wildfires that have been burning throughout the U.S ... Merged with Anderson Fire on August 12. [26 ...
The Idaho Department of Lands found that Boise-based Idaho Power was responsible for the nearly 10,000-acre Valley Fire, the result of a downed pole sparking a fire in the dry grassland of the ...
Officials closed Idaho 21 between South Technology Way and East Warm Springs to allow fire crews to access the area, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. The highway was reopened by 4 p.m.
Valley County has long been a Republican stronghold, though it currently gives Democrats larger vote shares than most of Idaho. In 2004, George Bush defeated John Kerry by a 21-point margin (59-38%), whilst in 2008, Valley County was much more competitive than in previous elections, as John McCain defeated Barack Obama by only 7 points (52-45%).
Idaho Highway 55 was shut down in both directions Thursday afternoon for the second time in as many days, the result of another fire, according to the Idaho Transportation Department website.
Boise's first fire department was created on January 24, 1876; consisting of 28 volunteers. Engine Company #1 and Hook and Ladder Company #1 were housed in a converted blacksmith shop at 619 Main St., a one-story wood building which, ironically, burned down on Sept. 23, 1883.