Wildfires Burn Over 2,400 Acres Idaho, Downeast Maine, Oregon Contain Smaller Blazes
Wildfires Burn Over 2,400 Acres Idaho, Downeast Maine, Oregon Contain Smaller Blazes

Wildfires Burn Over 2,400 Acres Idaho, Downeast Maine, Oregon Contain Smaller Blazes

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Multiple wildfires and brush fires are actively being managed across the United States, with firefighters working to contain them while ensuring public safety. In Maine, the Track Fire in Baileyville covers 30 acres and is 20% contained, with crews installing saw lines and conducting burnout operations. The Lightning Creek Fire in Idaho has burned over 2,400 acres with zero containment, complicated by dry fuels and hazardous terrain; fire officials have implemented area closures and flight restrictions to support firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, the Billy Fire has expanded to over 12,000 acres in Arizona, while efforts continue to contain the Bronco Fire in Gila County. In Oregon, a brush fire in Forest Grove burned about an acre but was quickly contained, with multiple fire departments assisting and precautions taken around downed power lines. Additionally, in Citrus County, firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire caused by a lightning strike, with no reported injuries.

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