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Letters to the Editor | Aug. 10, 2025
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Wildfires · IdahoBY MAX SILVERSON The Star-News Lightning started several wildfires on West Mountain Tuesday night that grew to over 1000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, creating a towering smoke plume over Tamarack Resort and homes along West Mountain Road. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a “ready” evacuation order on Wednesday for all residents along the west side of Lake Cascade from West Roseberry Road to Bear Trail. “The ready order is being re…See the Story
Lightning Fires Threaten Tamarack, Evacuations Ordered
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United States · United StatesLess than 30% of the fires last year were caused by lightning nationwide. The year prior was less than 20%, but lightning still does pose a risk.See the Story
Fires are growing in size and oftentimes they are human caused, so what are the odds of lightning causing fires?
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