Idaho Fires

## Daily Wildfire Report for Idaho - July 28, 2025

### Overview
Idaho is currently experiencing an elevated fire risk, with very dry air and poor overnight humidity recovery noted across much of the state, particularly in central and southeast Idaho. These conditions, combined with breezy southwest winds in some areas, create a significant potential for wildfire ignition and rapid spread. The National Preparedness Level is currently 4, indicating that national firefighting resources are heavily committed.

### Current Situation
**Fire Activity:** While specific large, active fires are not detailed in the provided search results for the last 72 hours, the overall fire danger remains high due to the prevailing dry conditions. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, plays a key role in establishing national preparedness levels, which are dictated by fuel and weather conditions, fire activity, and resource availability.

**Key Fires:** No specific significant fires within the last 72 hours were identified in the provided search results.

**Prescribed Burns and Land Management:** The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been conducting a series of prescribed burns across southwest Idaho from November 2024 through May 2025. These operations aim to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, enhance landscape resiliency, protect habitats, and improve safety by reducing wildfire risks. Prescribed burns are a crucial tool in the BLM's wildfire prevention strategy.

**Air Quality:** Smoke from prescribed burns and smoldering pile burns can impact local areas. Residents should be aware of potential smoke impacts and take necessary precautions.

### Weather and Wind Warnings
**Current Weather:** Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected each afternoon and evening through the week in portions of Eastern Oregon and Southwestern Idaho. These storms may produce gusts up to 30-50 mph, localized blowing dust, brief heavy rain, and small hail.

**Forecasted Weather:** Very dry air and poor overnight humidity recovery are expected to persist across much of central and southeast Idaho. Breezy southwest winds are anticipated in parts of Nevada and Utah, which could influence fire behavior in adjacent Idaho regions. Thunderstorms, both wet and dry, may develop across a wide area, posing a risk of ignition from lightning strikes or careless sparks.

**Red Flag Warnings:** While no specific Red Flag Warnings were detailed for the immediate last 72 hours, the conditions described (very dry air, poor humidity recovery, breezy winds) are conducive to their issuance. A Red Flag Warning is issued when conditions are ideal for wildland fires, indicating any fire that starts could spread rapidly.

### Recommendations
**Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to be extremely cautious with any outdoor activities that could spark a fire. It is crucial to adhere to all burn restrictions and regulations. Ensure any fires are completely extinguished and cold to the touch.

**Burn Permits and Restrictions:** The "closed season" for fires in Idaho is from May 10th to October 20th. During this period, a burn permit is required for any burning outside city limits, excluding campfires. Local ordinances and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) also play a role in regulating outdoor burning due to air quality and fire safety conditions. Always check with your local fire department before burning.

### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
* **Idaho Fire Map:** [https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-map/](https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-map/)
* **Idaho Department of Lands Fire Restrictions Finder:** [https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-restrictions-finder/](https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-restrictions-finder/)
* **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

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