Wildfires
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago
Authorities on Monday are expected to begin allowing the first residents and property owners to return to their devastated properties in Lahaina.8 days ago
Kelvin Chan, AP Business Writer
The threat of wildfires is rising. So is new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them
With wildfires becoming larger and more intense as the world warms, firefighters, utilities and governments are trying to get ahead of the flames by tapping into the latest AI technology.8 days ago
Associated Press
Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago
From just outside the burn zone in Lahaina, Jes Claydon can see the ruins of the rental home where she lived for 13 years and raised three children. Little remains recognizable beyond the jars of sea glass that stood outside the front door.8 days ago
Mike Anderson
National forest officials thin out thousands of acres to reduce wildfire danger
Park officials are working on thinning more than 140-thousand acres of national forests in Utah, all in order to protect against catastrophic wildfires.13 days ago
Eliza Pace
Lightning-caused fire threatens homes
A new fire authorities are calling the Evening Star Fire, is threatening four homes in the Victory Ranch Community in Wasatch County.14 days ago
Cimaron Neugebauer
UPDATE: Wildfire grows by 400 acres in a day after fire embers from Lighthouse Canyon fire start another fire in Emery County
A new fire that ignited from the Lighthouse Fire in Emery County had created visible smoke in eastern Utah and western Colorado as of Wednesday night.26 days ago
Eliza Pace
Fire in Eden contained after threatening multiple structures
A fire was safely contained after is endangered multiple structures Thursday afternoon.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Hazy, smoky skies return to Utah — but for how long?
Yes, wildfire smoke is back making hazy skies in Utah. Winds brought smoke from the Pacific Northwest into Utah on Wednesday.1 month ago
Jennifer MCdermott, Associated Press
Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.1 month ago
Erin Cox
Healing begins, community gathers after another evacuation in Maui
Members of the Lahaina First Ward are returning to their homes after an evacuation order forced them to leave on Saturday.1 month ago
Susan Haigh, Associated Press
Beloved pets in Canada rescued from wildfires by volunteers who stayed behind
Canadians will soon be reunited with their furry family members after the wildfires separated them.1 month ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV
How to help Maui families rebuild
A group of Utahns from Maui are asking everyone to ensure we don't forget the families after the fires are extinguished.1 month ago
Kevin Liptak, CNN
Biden visits fire-ravaged Maui as search efforts continue
In Maui, Biden says the US ‘grieves with you” and promises help 'for as long as it takes' after touring wildfire damage1 month ago
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN
Justin Trudeau blasts Facebook for blocking news as Canada’s wildfires rage
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Facebook was “putting corporate profits ahead of people’s safety” as the social media platform continues to block news content while wildfires rage in Canada’s Northwest Territories and British Columbia.1 month ago
Brianna Chavez
Members of Utah Task Force deployed to Maui to help with search, rescue efforts
Members of Utah Task Force 1 are in Maui as they are doing all they can to help families find their loved ones.1 month ago
Mary Culbertson
‘This shows what people are made of’: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders visit Maui wildfire scene
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints visited the community in Maui and met with government leaders.1 month ago
Brianna Chavez
Maui recovery efforts continue, mental health top of mind
For many survivors of the Maui wildfires, their path to recovery doesn't stop at the physical pain and material losses, but processing the mental trauma.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero
Owners of Draper Shaved Ice Stand donates proceeds to Utah Red Cross Maui efforts
It's proof that every dollar helps, which is what the owners of a Draper Shaved Ice stand thought when they came up with their big idea to help Maui.1 month ago
Associated Press
1 dead, 185 structures destroyed in eastern Washington wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead.1 month ago
Associated Press
As Maui rebuilds, residents reckon with tourism’s role in their recovery
About 70% of every dollar generated in Maui can be attributed to tourism, according to the board.1 month ago
Ashley Moser
Utah family shown ‘Aloha Spirit’ staying in Maui shelter after vacation rental burns down
A family from Delta, Utah said they were shown love and support from locals when they had no place to go following the fire in Lahaina.2 months ago
Ashley Moser
Missionaries focus on service in second Maui town hit by wildfires
LDS missionaries on Maui have been working further upcountry clearing debris. Their hope is to help those who are struggling, no matter what part of the island they live on.2 months ago
Dan Rascon
Utah couple heartbroken over community, church losses in Lahaina
A South Jordan couple who considers Lahaina, Maui their second home is devastated and heartbroken over the images of destruction from the fires.2 months ago
