U.S. West's largest fire still burning strong

The Pioneer Fire in Idaho continues to grow and grow quickly. The fire that began on July 18 under circumstances unknown is currently at 179,977 acres. Because of the continued fire growth due to dry, hot weather and an abundance of combustible timber, the Pioneer Fire Area Closure has increased. Pioneer Fire continues advancing to the north and northeast. It was less active than the last few days growing by 7,502 acres. The northern flank of the fire continues to burn in Little Sam Creek/Meadow Camp Creek and north of the Whitehawk Mountain area.

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