Closed fire season extended statewide due to dry conditions, low precipitation

The Idaho Department of Lands has extended closed fire season as dry conditions, low precipitation, and above-average daytime temperatures persist statewide, according to a notice put out by IDL.

County Line Fire nearing full containment

The County Line Fire, near Plummer, is 80% contained, according to the latest update from the Idaho Department of Lands.

Mowry Fire almost fully contained

The Mowry Fire, burning south of Cave Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene, is at 65% containment this morning, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.

Idaho fire agencies using AI to detect wildfires

The Idaho Department of Lands has six live cameras that are scanned by artificial intelligence to detect when a fire sparks.

Women to coach women on forest management

Female-led workshop encourages participation in preservation

Idaho Department of Lands and University of Idaho Forest Extension are offering a women-centric forestry workshop March 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the U. of I. Research Park in Post Falls.

IDL needs qualified firefighters and foresters

University of Idaho offers new solution

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) dual mission of financially supporting the endowment beneficiaries, such as public schools, and protecting 6.3 million acres of timber and rangelands from wildfire results in our agency offering Idahoans great employment opportunities to work in the outdoors.