Gov. Little declares May Wildfire Awareness Month

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho’s Wildfire Awareness Month Proclamation was made official by Governor Brad Little minutes before the ignition of a wildfire demonstration.

The signing took place as part of the Idaho Department of Insurance Wildfire Risk Forum Monday at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise.

“The unprecedented growth of the wildland-urban interface has elevated the need for coordinated education concerning how, where, and why wildfires burn as well as collaborative efforts to increase survivability of homes and property,” Governor Little said.

The Governor’s proclamation further states, “citizens should also take steps to better prepare their homes and communities for wildfires and work toward becoming a fire adapted community.”