11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season

The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes.

One of the most dangerous times of the year

According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August.

If you weren't aware we're in one of the most dangerous seasons of the year, the temperatures certainly gave that away over the last few weeks. According to Accuweather, this Thursday (7/25) will be the 16th day out of the last 16 days we reached triple-digits or more. Even then, those two days we didn't reach triple-digits, we still saw temperatures reach 99 degrees on July 14th and 15th.

What contributes to Idaho's dangerous wildfire season?

Now, we're not here to tell you what to believe and you can trust who you want but according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association:

Idaho’s wildfires are influenced by various risk factors such as the changing climate and global warming. As the temperatures rise due to global warming, it creates drier conditions, which, in turn, makes vegetation more susceptible to ignition.

Again, we understand and respect the differing opinions on global warming and while the cause can be debated, there's no question that we have to take the proper steps to protect ourselves, our families, and of course, our homes.

Thanks to some info from Ada County officials, we're here to share the eleven mistakes homeowners are making in Idaho that put them at risk for a fire.