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Smoke from area fires envelope downtown on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 as seen from the east Boise, Idaho foothills. Officials say lightning strikes have sparked several new wildfires across Idaho. (AP Photo/Idaho Statesman, Joe Jaszewski)

k.d. lang outdoor concert in Idaho cancelled because of smoke from wildfires

BOISE, Idaho -- The smoke in Treasure Valley air got so bad Thursday that the state posted the year’s first orange - unhealthy air - alert, and singer-songwriter k.d. lang canceled her outdoor concert at the Eagle River Pavilion.

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