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Idaho Mobilizes Guard Against Wildfire | Seattle News
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Governor Little has declared a wildfire disaster emergency in Idaho’s Owyhee and Boundary Counties as the aggressive Big Grass Fire, now burning over 300,000 acres and threatening 350 homes, demands urgent action. With only 7% containment, officials are deploying a full-suppression strategy and activating the Idaho National Guard—ready to provide aerial support, ground crews, and logistics—to protect communities like Silver City under evacuation warning. Seven Democratic lawmakers had urged the move, citing stretched volunteer crews and the need for state resources. Sparked by lightning on July 23, the fire’s rapid spread underscores the severity of the wildfire season and the state’s commitment to safeguarding its people.
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