Wildfire Smoke Blots Out The Skies Across Idaho

By Gemma Gaudette

Published August 21, 2018 at 3:56 PM MDT

A view of Grangeville captured by the Department of Environmental Quality's visibility cameras on the morning of August 20 shows the thick and murky smoke-filled air.

While firefighters work to contain the multiple wildfires raging in Idaho, smoke from fires from Canada to California is pouring into the Treasure Valley. Boise State Public Radio's Frankie Barnhill and Matt Guilhem join Idaho Matters to provide updates on this season's wildfires and to run through the flag warnings around the state and air quality forecasts for the Treasure Valley.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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