Utah Firewatch

The Yellow Lake Fire in the Uintah Mountains on Sept. 30, 2024....
Michael Houck

Yellow Lake Fire ruled as ‘human caused’, fire officials say

The growing wildfire in the Uinta Mountains was caused by humans, according to Utah Fire Info.
2 days ago
The Yellow Lake Fire in the Uinta mountains as it burned through the fall forestry on Sept. 29, 202...
Shara Park and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Yellow Lake Fire forces closure of SR 35 for several days

The Yellow Lake Fire in the Uinta Mountains has forced evacuations and closed a highway in Utah.
3 days ago
The Yellow Lake Fire started in Wasatch County on Saturday, Sep. 28. (Wasatch Fire)...
Jacob Freeman

Yellow Lake Fire grows to 1,500 acres in Wasatch County; evacuations have been issued

A fire started in the Uinta mountains southeast of Mill Hollow Reservoir on Saturday.
4 days ago
Fire crews are making good progress in their efforts to contain the Rudd Creek Fire, according to U...
Mark Jones

Crews making progress in containing Rudd Creek Fire

Fire crews are making good progress in their efforts to contain the Rudd Creek Fire, according to Utah Fire Info. 
19 days ago
plane released chemicals over a wildfire...
Larry D. Curtis

Willow Springs fire burns two structures, 2nd fire starts in Box Elder County

A new human-caused fire is causing the evacuations of homes east of Promontory Point.
22 days ago
The South Willow fire that started Sept. 11, 2024, has been mapped at 48 acres and is 10% contained...
Michael Houck

South Willow Fire burns near North Willow Canyon, evacuation order lifted

First responders are asking residents and campers near North Willow Canyon to evacuate due to a wildfire.
22 days ago
A brush fire in Bluffdale broke out Saturday evening, causing damage to a couple of fences and exte...
Mark Jones

Brush fire ignites near homes in Bluffdale

A brush fire in Bluffdale broke out Saturday evening, causing damage to a couple of fences and extensive damage to vegetation.
26 days ago
Burned trees remain after the Boulter Fire was contained successfully on Friday, August 30. (Uinta-...
Kyle Remund, KSL NewsRadio

Boulter Fire is now 100% contained, officials say

The Boulter Fire, which burned over 2,000 acres over the past week, has now been 100% contained.
1 month ago
The Boulter Fire ignited Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, near the border of Tooele and Juab counties. 
(Ut...
Mary Culbertson

Human-ignited Boulter Fire blazes through 2,300 acres in 24 hours

A newly-ignited fire near Juab and Tooele counties was reported by fire officials as 2,300 acres after 24 hours. The fire was still zero percent contained Sunday.
1 month ago
A brush fire broke out Saturday night in Washington County. (Lori Cole)...
Mark Jones

Brush fire sparks near Toquerville, closes portion of SR-17

A brush fire broke out Saturday night in Washington County.
1 month ago
Firefighters put out hot spots on the Boulter Fire along State Route 36 west of Eureka in Tooele Co...
Mark Jones

‘Boulter Fire’ starts up Saturday near Tooele-Juab county border; evacuations issued

The Boulter Fire ignited Saturday afternoon, according to Utah Fire Info. By Saturday night, it had grown to 3,000 acres.
1 month ago
Cut down juniper trees in the Logan Canyon on Aug. 22, 2024....
Mike Anderson

Firefighters target juniper trees to better protect Logan Canyon

Firefighters in Cache Valley are already preparing for the next fire season by cutting down trees in Logan Canyon.
1 month ago
Iron Peak Fire ignited in Iron County Wednesday afternoon. (Utah Fire Info)...
Carlysle Price

New fire start; Iron Peak Fire

New fire Iron Peak Fire started in Iron County Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
1 month ago
A plane drops fire retardant as the Sandhurst Fire burns above Ensign Peak north of Salt Lake City ...
Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio

2024 busiest wildfire season for Utah in years, but costs down, officials say

2024 was the busiest wildfire season Utah has seen in four years, state fire officials reported on Tuesday. Despite that, the state’s costs to fight this year’s fires are lower than average.
1 month ago
Emergency personnel responded to a brush fire on the north end of Santaquin reservior on Saturday,...
Mark Jones

Unattended campfire starts brush fire near Santaquin reservoir

Emergency personnel responded to a brush fire Saturday on the north end of Santaquin reservior. 
2 months ago
The Dove Creek Fire in Box Elder County on Aug. 9, 2024....
Michael Houck

‘Dove Creek Fire’ forces evacuations near Park Valley in Box Elder County

On Friday afternoon, a new wildfire threatened several structures in Box Elder County.
2 months ago
The Clay Pit fire near Saratoga Springs on Aug. 7, 2024....
Michael Houck and Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV

‘Clay Pit’ wildfire grows to 200 acres near Saratoga Springs

A new wildfire quickly grew to about 200 acres in the area of Saratoga Springs on Wednesday evening.
2 months ago
Dry Fork Fire in Rich county near Big Creek Road and Big Creek Canyon. (Utah Fire Info)...
Carlysle Price

Dry Fork Fire started near Big Creek Canyon

A new fire started Tuesday near Big Creek Canyon in Rich County, officials said.
2 months ago
This image provided by the USDA Forest Service shows the Alexander Mountain Fire near Loveland, Col...
Josuee Sanchez, KSL NewsRadio

Study says inhaling wildfire smoke can increase risk of dementia

Inhaling wildfire smoke leads to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, according to a new study from the Alzheimer’s Association. 
2 months ago
five men cross their arms while standing in front of a fire engine...
Brian Carlson

Local firefighters are helping battle out-of-state blaze as smoke drifts into Utah

Much of the awful haze polluting the air across Utah lately is coming from massive wildfires burning in Oregon and California. Right now a small team of Utah firefighters are there answering those states' calls for help.
2 months ago
Sheep Rock Fire started Tuesday in Beaver County. (Utah Fire Info)...
Carlysle Price

Sheep Rock Fire started in Beaver County

A new fire started in Beaver County Tuesday, and is an estimated 30 acres. Rocky Mountain Power cut power off for some residents due to fire conditions.
2 months ago
(UDOT)...
Josh Ellis

New Summit County wildfire threatening structures

A wildfire burning along state Route 248 between Kamas and Jordanelle Reservoir is threatening structures.
2 months ago
Interstate 15 in both directions were closed for a time Sunday evening in southern Utah due to the ...
Mark Jones

New fire in southern Utah impacts traffic on Interstate 15

Interstate 15 in both directions were closed for a time Sunday in southern Utah due to the start of a new fire.
2 months ago
The Kolob Fire just north of Virgin in Washington County....
Michael Houck

‘Kolob Fire’ near Virgin forces evacuations in the area

The new human-caused wildfire, called the Kolob Fire, northeast of Virgin is threatening structures in the area Saturday afternoon.
2 months ago

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