Fire Season Is Approaching, Idaho! Stay Safe With These 11 Tips!

Living in the Treasure Fire season is right around the corner, and as many of us are aware, things can get out of control quickly! All it takes is one misstep, and the next thing you know, hundreds of acres are on fire.

2024 Was A Wild Fire Season For Idaho

We can't imagine having a job that requires you to literally run into a blazing structure fire, but there are men and women who live that reality every single day.

ALSO READ: Police Shut Down High-Speed Chase Led By Idaho Teens

And while we love and appreciate our firefighters for all they do, some of the calls they respond to could have been prevented. And those things that could have been prevented likely resulted in our Idaho firefighters having a busy 2024 wildfire season.

A Look At Idaho's Wildfire Statistics in 2024

This wildfire season has been one for the books. Let's look at the numbers according to the Idaho Department of Lands.

Gallery Credit: Chris Cardenas

That's insane, right? Regardless of how the fire started, our firefighters step up and do the best they can to get the job done. These are people with children and spouses who hope they can make it home to see their families.

ALSO READ: Apple's BIG Lawsuit! Idaho iPhone Users Are Getting Money In Settlement

It's the type of thing that should get most of us second-guessing the things we do every day that could lead to a devastating fire. It's why when we found some tips to keep your home safe during fire season, we had to share them with you. If even one person takes this advice, it can prevent something much bigger later.