Windy conditions during the afternoon of October 17th spread a number of small wildfires in north Idaho. Several of the fires were caused by previously completed burn piles which were not properly extinguished.
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Windy conditions during the afternoon of October 17th spread a number of small wildfires in north Idaho. Several of the fires were caused by previously completed burn piles which were not properly extinguished. One fire was sparked by blowing tree branches creating arcing electrical wires. This fire spread into structures and destroyed 5 automobiles and a barn. Local observations recorded wind gusts to 44 mph during this wind storm.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 wildfire. Local standard time, as filed.
In Sagle, Idaho a wildfire destroyed 5 automobiles and a barn before being brought under control. The fire was started by arcing electrical wires from swaying trees during windy conditions.
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