As Fires Rage in the Pacific Northwest, Leaders Call All Hands on Deck

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders are calling for firefighting reinforcements and bracing for a grueling August.

Containment remains at 52% for wildfire northwest of Weiser, surpassing 12,000 acres

Firefighters are working to contain the Tartar Fire near Weiser, Idaho, which remains 52% contained at 12,208 acres, amid challenging weather conditions.

New Pass Fire burns 23,063 acres with 15 percent containment near Austin

The New Pass Fire burning 30 miles northwest of Austin has grown in size to 23,063 acres. It remains 15 percent contained.

Firefighters save homes near Idaho Falls from raging wildfire

IDAHO FALLS — A multi-agency response to Tuesday night's wildfire in the Henry Creek area is being credited with saving several homes from destruction about 10 miles from downtown Idaho Falls.

Firefighters work to build containment lines on 3,300-acre Burnt Creek Fire

ENTERPRISE – Crews continue to make progress on containing the Burnt Creek Fire which has grown slowly to 3,336 acres and is still at 0% containment. Firefighters are continuing to hold and strengthen existing lines. Their focus today is from Oregon Highway 3 to the junction of Davis and Swamp creeks, creating a critical connection between containment features. They are also prioritizing a line from Davis Creek to Miller Ridge. Air quality remai…