Wildfire

TY ONEIL Associated Press

U.S. wildfires are prompting changes in firefighting workforce

Forecasters are warning that the potential for wildfires will be above normal in some areas across the United States over the coming months as temperatures rise and rain becomes sparse.

9 days ago

Associated Press

Wildfire grows into one of largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns

Known as the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest blaze expanded to more than 1,300 square miles and jumped into parts of neighboring Oklahoma.

2 months ago

After starting the new year with poor air quality, Utah may finally be able to take a breath and fi...

Heather Peterson

New black carbon sensor is more portable but just as accurate, study finds

A new study from the University of Utah finds that recently released black carbon new units are just as accurate in detecting black carbon, but they are more portable and affordable.

2 months ago

Cane toads produce poison in large glands perched on their shoulders that's fatal for some animals....

Hilary Whiteman, CNN

This warty, toxic pest threatens entire ecosystems. These scientists have a secret weapon

Originally Published: 19 JAN 24 18:42 ET Updated: 19 JAN 24 21:50 ET Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — On the edge of a dark, suburban park in Brisbane, teams of volunteer toad-catchers gather around Gary King as he shoves another squirming specimen into a cooler box. “Who’s got some more?” asks King, a local leader of […]

3 months ago

When officials arrived at the scene of a housefire in Deweyville in the overnight hours of March 7,...

Curt Gresseth

Firefighters’ chili cook-off raises money for burn camp and survivors

A Utah firefighter and a burn survivor talk about an upcoming chili cook-off to support a burn camp program.

6 months ago

Fire danger is on the rise across the state, thanks to the wind blowing and drying things out. Wind...

Heather Kelly

Health-related issues from wildfire smoke are on the rise

Wildfire smoke is causing health-related issues to increase in certain parts of the United States.

7 months ago

Traffic travels along I-80 in Salt Lake City's Parleys Canyon....

Dan Bammes

Wind prevents Friday prescribed burn in Salt Lake canyons

The burn piles are ready to go, however, and the prescribed burn may begin on Saturday if conditions are right.

7 months ago

two buck deer shown, deer elk and moose are at risk for chronic wasting disease in utah...

Mark Jones

DWR offers tips for hunters as big game hunting seasons approaches

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources offers hunters a few reminders before leaving home.

7 months ago

(CNN) — The number of people who died in the massive wildfires that torched parts of Maui last m...

Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi

Advanced DNA testing prompts officials to revise Maui wildfires death toll to 97, down from 115

The Hawaii governor said Friday that the death count from the Maui wildfires is down to 97 from 115.

7 months ago

HONOLULU (AP) — Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers Oct. 8 under a new wildfi...

Associated Press

Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation

Part of the island’s western coastline has been closed to visitors since devastating wildfires killed at least 115 people last month.

7 months ago

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Ma...

THALIA BEATY Associated Press

Oprah, Dwayne Johnson launch $10 million fund for Maui residents

The People's Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.