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Governor Little announces emergency declaration due to wildfires

Posted on July 14, 2021

 

Gov. Brad Little announced an emergency disaster declaration due to wildfires within Idaho.

Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said the emergency order applies to all lands protected by the Idaho Department of Lands, which enables the Idaho National Guard to assist in fire suppression.

Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management Chief Josh Harvey said the department has responded to 202 fires across its 10 districts, 221% of the all-time record.

Harvey said all of our districts are at very high to extreme fire danger.

Idaho news 6 reports the state is experiencing “unprecedented” fire conditions with a shortage of staff and crews to help with wildfires.

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