The Claremont Fire Spread Fast
If you needed a reminder of just how dry Idaho is right now, Monday’s Claremont Fire delivered one in a hurry.
What started as a quarter-acre grass fire near North Claremont Drive around 1:30 Monday afternoon quickly exploded into a wildfire covering more than 2,000 acres. Fueled by bone-dry grasses, hot temperatures, and gusty winds, the fire raced uphill through the Boise Foothills, prompting a massive response from firefighters on the ground and in the air.
As of early Tuesday morning, the fire remains at approximately 2,000 acres. Thankfully, there are currently no active evacuations, and firefighters have successfully protected nearby homes. No structures have been damaged.
Trail Closures Remain in Effect
If your plans included hiking or mountain biking in the Boise Foothills this week, you’ll want to make other plans…