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Cause of 130,000+ acre Moose Fire determined
The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
HIGH WIND WARNING: Windstorm expected to blow down trees, cause power outages and reduce visibility throughout East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the windstorm that's forecast to continue blowing through East Idaho until Friday night.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Carmen, Idaho
| City | Carmen |
| County | Lemhi |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83462 |
Road crews, the public, and the county emergency manager all had reports of damage from the strong winds during the late evening. Power companies reported outages to approximately 600 customers due to trees on power lines. A storm spotter in the area reported losing a few shingles, while another resident lost a stove pipe off the roof on the west side of Salmon, ID. Road crews reported downed Cottonwood trees on US-93.