Massive Wildfires Are Raging Through Idaho And It’s Truly Heartbreaking
While parts of the country are dealing with the devastation of flooding and anticipated hurricanes, Idaho is facing another brutal natural disaster: wildfires. Dry weather paired with lighting has been accountable for most of these fires, yet humans have also accounted for a significant number of fire-related damage. Here’s more on the devastating fires currently plaguing Idaho:

Above is a map displaying current U.S. Wildfire Activity, courtesy of Disaster Response.

Major causes are weather, fireworks, and vehicle fires. There's also another threat that comes with harvest season: machine-related fires. When harvesting machines aren't maintained, the collection of brush underneath can get overheated to the point of igniting flames.


For a comprehensive list of the fires currently burning in Idaho, click here.
For an overview of Idaho’s wildfire season, be sure to watch this informative video courtesy of KPVI:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to anyone currently affected by these devastating fires in Idaho. We are also grateful to the officials and firefighters working diligently to control the damage.