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The "strike tree" will often look as though it had exploded when found by fire personnel. Photo courtesy of Margaret Miller

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'Lightning bust' to blame for recent North Idaho fires, but what does that mean?
August 7, 2024 1 a.m.

'Lightning bust' to blame for recent North Idaho fires, but what does that mean?

In the wildland firefighting world, a weather phenomenon called a “lightning bust” poses a unique threat to firefighting efforts.