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Conditions still ripe for more Northwest wildfires

A long and grueling wildfire season across the Pacific Northwest isn’t over yet. Conditions remain good for more…

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22,000-acre Black Butte Fire 85% contained Monday morning

Containment on the Black Butte Fire reached 85% Sunday as crews continued to mop up and patrol all…

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Black Butte Fire 22,169 acres, 49% contained Friday

The Black Butte Fire south of Prairie City has grown to 22,169 acres and is 49% contained as…

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21,500-acre Black Butte Fire 39% contained Thursday

The Black Butte Fire south of Unity has grown to 21,516 acres and is 39% contained as of…

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Rangeland study to address impact of drought, predators on ranching

A University of Idaho-led team next month will start studying how drought and wolves impact rangeland and the…

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Black Butte Fire now 21,000 acres, still 30% contained Wednesday

The Black Butte Fire south of Unity has grown to 21,237 acres and is 30% contained as of…

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Black Butte Fire 15% contained as of Thursday morning

The Black Butte Fire south of Prairie City has grown to 15,135 acres and is 15% contained as…

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Black Butte Fire 14,521 acres, 5% contained Wednesday morning

The Black Butte Fire south of Prairie City has grown to 14,521 acres and is 5% contained as…

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75-acre Glacier Fire burning 16.6 miles south of Prairie City

Thunderstorms Thursday produced abundant lightning and high winds on the Malheur National Forest producing more fires, including the…

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Black Butte Fire south of Unity grows to 7,645 acres Friday morning

The Black Butte Fire 8 miles northeast of Antelope Lookout grew to 7,645 acres Friday morning and is…

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