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Updated at 1:00 p.m. MT on July 20, 2026: DEQ issued an Air Quality Advisory for 5 Idaho counties: Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties, where all burning is prohibited. Take steps to protect your health and check DEQ’s air quality advisories map for future burn decisions.
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