Wildfire in Gem County, Idaho

Wildfire August 20, 1997 · Gem County, Idaho

The wider storm

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms over southwest Idaho sparked 16 small wildfires. The largest burned about 325 acres of range land near Emmett. Another significant fire was started southwest of Bliss, Idaho. All of the fires were brought under control by late evening.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5614269. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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