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The majority of these counties are in central Idaho are rural and forested. There are not as many homes in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) as other areas of the west. Emphasis could be on preparedness for large, long duration fires.
Example of a Typical County — Custer County, Idaho: This central Idaho county is dominated by the Challis and Sawtooth National Forests. Large long-duration lightning fires are common.
National Priorities
Vegetation and Fuels | Moderate |
Homes, Communities and Values at Risk | Very Low |
Human-Caused Ignitions | Low |
Effective and Efficient Response:
Counties in this combo have high risk to large wildfires and most counties have less potential for resource benefits than others.