MAP: The Worst Fires Burning In South Idaho As Of May 29

Fire season is well underway in Idaho. While there aren't any catastrophic blazes presently wreaking havoc in the Gem State, there is still plenty of smoke in the sky from the Panhandle to the southern desert.

I've heard many people in Idaho over the past few weeks express concerns over a possible extreme fire season in the state due to the very mild winter we had and the prolonged drought that is drying up lakes and creating an excess of fuel just waiting to ignite. Factor in the periodic thunderstorms that roll through the state, and many believe Idaho is a powder keg just waiting to explode.

According to state fire maps, numerous blazes are scorching land throughout the state as we head into June. One state source shows dozens currently burning, although the majority appear to be small in size and not really considered a threat.

The Idaho Fire Map, available on an official state government website, shows more than two-dozen hotspots, varying in intensity and scale.

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One State Fire Source Estimates Dozens Of Fires Burning In Idaho As Of May 29

One of the state's largest fires is currently burning in southern Idaho. Recent storms were to blame for some of the hotspots in the region. The Summit Fire is listed at 10 percent containment and has burned over 1,300 acres southeast of Twin Falls, according to Western Fire Chiefs data.

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Multiple fires are active near the southeastern border of the state, according to frontlinewildfire.com, and north of McCall, there are three more fires that crews are attempting to get a handle on. The Idaho Department of Lands is reporting more than 40 fires caused by a combination of weather and human activity since the start of February.