Wildfires
Alex Cabrero
Human-caused wildfires went from 893 to 450 in two years
The last two wildfire seasons in Utah show signs progress of reducing the number of human-caused fires.3 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
South Fork fire 50% contained
Fire managers said the South Fork Fire burning in Provo Canyon south of Vivian Park was 50% contained Tuesday.9 days ago
Madison Swenson
Fire crews work to extinguish blaze in Provo Canyon
Multiple agencies are responding to a new wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon in Provo Canyon.10 days ago
Brooke Williams
Project to provide air purifiers in Utah K-12 classrooms
Cleaner air improves student performance, decreases COVID transmission and school absenteeism. New project provides air purifiers for classrooms in Utah.16 days ago
Amir Vera and Nouran Salahieh, CNN
Smoke from the Mosquito Fire begins creating unhealthy to hazardous conditions in northern California
A wall of smoke from the Mosquito Fire in the Sierra Nevada mountains is creating hazardous conditions in Northern California, choking the air with smoke as strong winds complicate firefighting efforts.18 days ago
Nouran Salahieh, CNN
Air quality worsens as 94 fires burn across Western US, Kay weakens
There are currently 94 large, active fires burning across eight states in the West, threatening local air quality.19 days ago
MORGAN LEE Associated Pres
US restarts burns of forest fuel, paused after runaway blaze
The U.S. government is resuming prescribed burning of National Forest lands across the nation to clear brush and small trees after a three-month pause to review and respond to climate change and risks of runaway wildfires.20 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Two fires spark during record hot September
The record-breaking September heat is posing some challenges for fire crews in Ogden. The Valley Fire, originally named the Rainbow Fire, forced more evacuations overnight.23 days ago
Madison Swenson & Eliza Pace, KSL TV
UPDATE: Fire evacuations in Ogden lifted
Officials with the Ogden Fire Department say evacuations will be lifted at 9 p.m. Tuesday as structures are "no longer at risk."24 days ago
Rebekah Riess and Jay Croft, CNN
California wildfires grow overnight, evacuations ordered
As the West continues to roast in dangerous heat, two Northern California wildfires grew overnight and some residents have been told to leave.27 days ago
Aya Elamroussi, CNN
Evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in northern Los Angeles County
A wildfire raging in northern Los Angeles County swelled to more than 5,200 acres in less than a day Wednesday into Thursday, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for residents as the area endured dangerously high temperatures.29 days ago
Jed Boal
Utah’s 2022 summer was relatively smoke-free, but record heat is hurting air-quality
Utah has experienced a lot less smoke pollution than last summer, but ozone pollution is reaching unhealthy levels due to record heat.1 month ago
CNN
Oregon’s Rum Creek wildfire nearly doubles in size to more than 8,000 acres
Oregon's Rum Creek wildfire nearly doubles in size to more than 8,000 acres1 month ago
Jed Boal
Large crowd expected for emergency water meeting in Stockton Thursday night
The town of Stockton in Tooele County is up against several critical water issues heading into an emergency meeting with the town council and mayor Thursday.1 month ago
Michael Houck
Fire crews battle fire on tribal lands, lighting caused
First responders are fighting a wildfire on Saturday afternoon near Monarch Ridge and Brown's Draw Reservoir.2 months ago
Madison Swenson
Lightning sparks wildfire near Vernal
Crews are responding to a new lightning-caused wildfire on Blue Mountain, about 20 miles east of Vernal.2 months ago
Madison Swenson
Crews fighting new lightning-sparked wildfire in Wasatch County
UPDATE: The Magpie Hill Fire is now 100% contained.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
Weber Fire District deploys crews to two states for wildfires
Crews from the Weber Fire District left for Texas and Idaho Tuesday to help battle wildfires.2 months ago
Michael Houck
PETA wants animal cruelty charges for Springville brush fire suspect
PETA is asking the Utah County Attorney's office to pursue cruelty-to-animals charges against the man who started a wildfire by lighting a spider on fire.2 months ago
Associated Press
Washington town evacuated, some homes burned in wildfire
A small town in Washington state was evacuated due to a fast-moving fire that burned a half-dozen homes as crews in California made progress against the state’s deadliest and largest wildfire of the year.2 months ago
Michael Houck & Andrew Adams
Police: Suspect arrested for causing Springville brush fire while trying to kill spider with lighter
Police have a man in custody after allegedly catching a hillside on fire while attempting to burn a spider Monday afternoon.2 months ago
Josh Ellis
Morgan County firefighters extinguish firework-caused fire
Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire that was sparked by fireworks in Morgan County on Wednesday.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
Highway 279 near Moab reopened large grass fire
Several fire departments helped put out a grass fire that closed Highway 279 for a time Tuesday.2 months ago
