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New East Idaho wildfire, Little Birds busy

01 August 2012, a human caused fire northeast of Preston, in southeastern Idaho, has burned at least 268 acres (108.4 hectares), and is still active.  It’s called the Franklin County Assist 2 Fire.

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The Ridge Top fire is still burning, east of Blackfoot.  It’s about 70% contained, and has burned more than 16,000 acres (6,474.9 hectares). The fire started on 27 July.

EAST IDAHO WILDFIRES CONTINUE TO BURN

East Idaho wildfires continue to burn

29 July 2012, fires that started on 27 July, east of Blackfoot, Idaho, continue to burn.

Wildfire east of Blackfoot, Idaho, 28 July 2012.

Stevens Peak is 90% contained, and burned 850 acres (343.9 hectares).

The East Fire and the Ridge Top fires joined forces and have burned 12,000 acres (4,856.2 hectares) so far.  The fires are now referred to as Ridge Top, and is only 30% contained.

58 WILDFIRES IN EASTERN IDAHO, AND THAT’S BEFORE THE OFFICIAL FIRE SEASON BEGAN!