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LOWMAN, Idaho (AP) — A fire burning in the rugged wilderness between Idaho City and Lowman since July 18 has been slowed by rain. KIVI-TV reports that the so-called Pioneer Fire has burned about 283 square miles and was 55 percent contained by Monday.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A fire in southwestern Idaho that has scorched more than 280 square miles has ranked among the state's largest wildfires in recent years. KBOI-TV reports the so-called Pioneer Fire between Idaho City and Lowman was only 55 percent contained Monday.
FIRTH, Idaho (AP) — Dozens of firefighters were battling a fire at a potato processing plant in Firth and officials said the facility might not be salvageable. The Idaho State Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2ca5Uhw) that the fire was reported at 5:30 a.m.
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (AP) — A dispute between the Sun Valley City Council and the former city attorney will be decided by the Idaho State Bar Association. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that Adam King resigned as the city attorney in January after a 2015 dispute about his billing the city at a rate of $230 an hour.
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