Idaho firefighters sent to Texas as 'extreme' wildfire danger emerges following unseasonable temps
Feb 26, 2026
Wildland firefighters from Idaho were recently deployed to North Texas to offer support as "current conditions in Texas are primed for extreme fire behavior," reports the Idaho Department of Lands.31 firefighters and 9 engines a
re prepositioned in Dalhart, where the wildfire risk is currently rated 9/10 by the Texas AM Forest Service.The crews were briefed in Amarillo upon arrival before taking their positions. "Firefighters from IDL, SITPA, and CPTPA have arrived in Texas to support ongoing wildfire response efforts." - Idaho Department of LandsThe high temp today for Dalhart is forecasted to be near 71F. Further south in San Antonio, the high today is forecasted to be 91F.According to the Idaho Department of Lands, "low relative humidity, high temperatures, and dry, receptive fuels are increasing the potential for rapid fire growth."
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