forest fires

College classes call volunteers away from fire lines.

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Smoke and fire here to stay for a while.

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The forest fire growth continues.

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The Mustang Complex of forest fires has burned over 145,000 acres near the Salmon River, and has displaced many animals.

Saturday, a fisherman spotted a lone bear on a river trail near Corn Creek Boat Launch

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The cumulative effect of the smoke in the Bitterroot Valley is listed as "Unhealthy," using particulate measurements from the monitoring station at the Ravalli County Courthouse in Hamilton.

The Unhealthy setting means that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should avoid any outdoor activity, and everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion

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From the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho, here's the evacuation information, as of Friday morning, August 24.

Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman issued evacuation orders for Spring Creek and Indian Creek residents the evening of August 23, 2012

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Our afternoon fire report for Wednesday.

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There are quite a few fires burning in the Selway.

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The smoke has reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Persons" at times in the Bitterroot Valley, which means those with asthma and other breathing or heart conditions should avoid extended strenuous activities

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Sunday morning dawned hot and smoky in the Bitterroot Valley.

Smoke settled along the Bitterroot Mountains and Sapphire Mountains as Idaho forest fires increased their size Saturday. The Bitterroot National Forest is at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, but there are no new fires to report this morning

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