🌱 Cause confirmed in Mountain Home wildfire that destroyed 15 homes

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In today's newsletter:

• Cause confirmed in Mountain Home wildfire that destroyed 15 homes
• See how one Mountain Home teen transformed East Elementary’s playground
• How Mountain Home churches turned donations into $22,000 in fire relief

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny, windy and not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 48.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Investigators determine cause of 250-acre Mountain Home fire that injured six and destroyed 15 homes (kivitv.com) — Investigators have confirmed that the 250-acre Mountain Home fire, which injured six first responders and destroyed 15 homes, started when high winds caused two electrical service lines to arc and drop molten material into dry grass. Officials praised Mountain Home-area responders and urged residents to plan and mitigate for future wildfires as recovery and support efforts for injured deputies continue.
   

2. Girl Scout ambassador and volunteers help repaint outdoor spaces at East Elementary (kivitv.com) — A Mountain Home High School graduate just revamped East Elementary’s blacktop with colorful games and activity zones as her Girl Scout Gold Award project, working closely with the Mountain Home School District. Her 80-hour effort aims to give every child—whether shy or outgoing—a fun, inclusive place to play during recess and will soon be reviewed for the prestigious award.
   

3. Churches in Mountain Home raise over $22K to support families after fire (ktvb.com) — Mountain Home churches and residents have rallied to support families who lost homes and vehicles in a recent brush fire, raising more than $22,000 so far. Fourteen churches in the Mountain Home Ministerial Association helped six affected households with over $3,500 each, while a separate fund is aiding injured first responders and their families.
   

4. Cleanup continues after aircraft incident near Mountain Home (kmvt.com) — Cleanup is nearly finished along Highway 167 near Mountain Home after a Navy aircraft mishap during the May 17 airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base, and the road is expected to reopen within about two weeks. Crews have removed wreckage, are handling hazardous materials carefully, and will soon repave the highway, with officials thanking local residents for their patience.
   

5. Idaho officials warn of a wicked fire season (lmtribune.com) — A recent brush fire in Mountain Home destroyed multiple homes and injured six law enforcement officers during evacuations, underscoring Idaho officials’ warnings about a dangerous fire season ahead. With low snowpack, hot dry forecasts, and limited wildfire funds, state leaders say all Idahoans, including Mountain Home residents, should be prepared for more intense fires this summer.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Where is a good spot to go camping that also has fishing?
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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