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Utah Wildfires

Chopped down forestry in the Dixie National Forest....
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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
Lighthouse Fire has expanded by 400 acres in just 24 hours....
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.
3 months ago
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Eliza Pace

Fire in Eden contained after threatening multiple structures

A fire was safely contained after is endangered multiple structures Thursday afternoon.
3 months ago
Fire officials are urging Utahns to continue to be cautious this summer as large wildfires are stil...
Brianna Chavez

Fire officials urge Utahns to practice fire safety

Fire officials are urging Utahns to continue to be cautious this summer as large wildfires are still a threat.
4 months ago
The Thompson Ridge Fire is burning approximately 10 miles south of Beaver. (Chopper 5/KSL TV)...
Josh Ellis

UPDATE: Rain falls on Thompson Ridge Fire, minimizing fire activity

The Thompson Ridge Fire, the largest wildfire currently burning in Utah has grown to over 7,000 acres. But Thursday's storms helped minimize fire activity.
4 months ago
A photo of the "Thompson Ridge Fire" near Beaver, Utah. (KSL TV Viewer)...
Michael Houck

Thompson Ridge Fire grows to 200 acres

A wildfire started by a lightning strike near Beaver, Utah, has continued to grow, fire authorities say.
4 months ago
The Stockton water plant in Tooele County. (Alex Cabrero/KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero

Flood cleanup continues in Tooele County area hit by wildfire last year

Stockton residents are still feeling the aftereffects from a wildfire last year that left significate burn scars.
4 months ago
Rock Canyon wildfire burns 1/4 acre (@UtahWildfire/X)...
Mary Culbertson and Cary Schwanitz

Wildfire ignited in Provo near Rock Canyon

A wildfire was discovered in the Pleasant Grove Ranger District that currently covers a quarter of an acre.
4 months ago
The "Meadow Fire" just east of Cedar City, Utah. (Utah Fire Info)...
Michael Houck

The ‘Meadow Fire’ burns nears Cedar City

Fire officials report a new wildfire started just east of Cedar City, Utah, Saturday afternoon.
4 months ago
The Bettridge Fire on the Nevada and Utah boarder. (KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero

Four new Utah wildfires started within 24 hours of each other

It was only a matter of time before all that green vegetation in Utah’s mountains and valleys started turning yellow and brown.
4 months ago
Fire burns 20 miles north of Wendover on east slope of Pilot Range. (@UtahFireInfo/X)...
Mary Culbertson

Multiple Utah fires burning near Nevada border

Crews are responding to two fires on Utah soil bordering Nevada Friday morning. The larger fire located 20 miles north of Wendover is currently burning 329 acres and stands at 10% confinement.
4 months ago
The Betteridge Fire burning just north of Wendover, Utah. (Utah Fire Info)...
Michael Houck

The ‘Bettridge Fire’ burns near Wendover

The Betteridge Fire has started a few miles north of Wendover, Utah, Thursday afternoon.
4 months ago
Salt Lake City fire trucks and firefighter gear on the road near the fire. (KSL TV)...
Lauren Steinbrecher

SLC fire crews battle heat while preventing fire from spreading to foothills

A potential wildfire was avoided thanks to the quick work of Salt Lake City firefighters in the foothills Monday afternoon.
4 months ago
A firework ban sign in Draper, Utah. (KSL TV)...
Ladd Egan

Draper fire captain: Fire danger higher now than on July 4th

Dry grasses and expected gusts of wind have Draper’s fire department worried about fireworks on this Pioneer Day.
4 months ago
Price house fire...
Cary Schwanitz

Lookie-Loos prevent firefighters from responding to Price fire

The Helper Fire Department said spectators who gathered to watch a structure fire in Price Saturday clogged the streets and prevented fire units from getting to the scene.
4 months ago
The unnamed fire near Vernal, Utah. (Utah Fire Info)...
Michael Houck

Monument Fire burns southeast of Vernal

A new wildfire is burning in the Book Cliffs area about 55 miles southeast of Vernal, Utah.
4 months ago
Rocky Fire in Tooele County...
Cimaron Neugebauer and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Rocky Fire in Tooele County 100% contained, grew to 1,300 acres

A wildfire in Tooele County is estimated to have burned more than 600 acres by Friday evening.
4 months ago
Taylorsville house fire...
Alex Cabrero

Ashes from hot dog cookout ignite house fire in Taylorsville

There are some lessons in life we all learn the hard way.
4 months ago
flames and smoke at water of flaming gorge...
Carter Williams

Fire restrictions added in 3 Utah counties ahead of Pioneer Day weekend

New fire restrictions are now in place within Cache, Box Elder and Weber counties because of "current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation" in northern Utah.
4 months ago
A sign warning visitors and residents of Provo to not start campfires in non-approved fire pits. (K...
Ladd Egan

‘Everything is drying out’: Provo issues fire restriction order

Provo City’s fire marshal has issued a fire restriction order prohibiting campfires along the city’s east bench and canyons.
4 months ago
Dawnell Midgley with her family, taking a picture of the smoke behind them as they evacuated their ...
Ashley Moser

Davis County family evacuated after witnessing start of Sunny Cove fire at Flaming Gorge

The Midgley family from Kaysville planned on spending the week at the Mustang Ridge Campground, but Mother Nature had her own plans.
4 months ago
flames and smoke at water of flaming gorge...
Larry D. Curtis

Wildfire prompts evacuation of campground near Flaming Gorge

A campground is being evacuated after a wildfire sparked up in Dagget County.
5 months ago
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Karah Brackin

Firefighters, health officials warn about heat and firework danger

The Salt Lake City Fire Department and health officials are urging the community to be aware of heightened fire danger and the consequences that can follow.
5 months ago

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