Claremont Fire Hits 4,800 Acres as Evacuations Hit Boise County

Idaho's Claremont Fire reaches 4,800 acres as evacuations hit Boise County

BOISE, Idaho — The Claremont fire burning in the Foothills grew to roughly 4,800 acres by Wednesday morning, officials said, leading to an evacuation order for part of Boise County. In a statement posted online Wednesday morning, the U.S. Wildland…

Claremont Fire reaches 4,800 acres as evacuations hit Boise County

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — The Claremont Fire burning in the Foothills grew to roughly 4,800 acres by Wednesday morning, officials said, leading to an evacuation order for part of Boise County. In a statement posted online Wednesday morning, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service wrote that firefighters had made “significant progress” against the Claremont Fire overnight, […] The post Claremont Fire reaches 4,800 acres as evacuations hit Boise County app…

Red Cross opens shelter for individuals impacted by Claremont Fire

BOISE — The Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon has announced the opening of an evacuation shelter for Boise County residents impacted by the Claremont Fire that originated in

Claremont Fire hits 4,800 acres as evacuations hit Boise County

BOISE, Idaho — The Claremont fire burning in the Foothills grew to roughly 4,800 acres by Wednesday morning, officials said, leading to an evacuation order for part of Boise County.

Claremont Fire reaches 4,800 acres; crews report overnight progress as evacuations remain in place

BOISE COUNTY, Idaho Firefighters battling the Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills made significant progress overnight after a successful burnout operation strengthened containment lines, but evacuation orders remain in effect as the fire has grown to an estimated 4,800 acres. Officials now project containment could be reached by July 12.Looking for the latest evacuation and closure updates? Follow our live coverage here.According to fire offic…

Claremont Fire damages home, comes close to residential area

The fire, which started in the Boise foothills, has grown to 4,000 acres, nearly reaching a neighborhood.