Wildfire
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.1 month ago
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.2 months ago
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.2 months ago
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.2 months ago
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 115.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Tom Haraldsen
Hazy air arrived in Utah Wednesday, won’t be here long
Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest arrived in northern Utah on Wednesday. KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank says the hazy air will be gone by Thursday.3 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Officials say the Utah 2023 wildfire season was “normal”
Utah Division of Forestry officials thank moisture and the public for a manageable wildfire season in 2023.3 months ago
Natasha Chen, Anna-Maja Rappard and Cheri Mossburg
Hawaiian Electric says power lines started morning fire on Aug. 8
Hawaiian Electric Company said that power lines falling in high winds seem to have caused a fire during the early morning of Aug. 8.3 months ago
Michelle Watson, Kelly McCleary, Cheri Mossburg, Anna-Maja Rappard and Natasha Chen
Nearly 400 remain unaccounted for in Maui after deadly wildfires
As of Friday, 400 people are still missing in the aftermath of the wildfires on Maui.3 months ago
Associated Press
Greek fire officials arrest 2 for arson as multiple wildfires continue to burn across the country
Fire department officials say two men have been arrested in different parts of Greece on suspicion of deliberately starting wildfires.3 months ago
Mark Jones
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates $1M in Maui recovery efforts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid recovery efforts in Maui.3 months ago
BY BOBBY CAINA CALVAN
Hope is hard to let go after Maui fire, as odds wane over reuniting with still-missing loved ones
The days of waiting have become harder and harder but Kevin Baclig remains undeterred in his search for his wife and her parents3 months ago
Clayre Scott
2 Utah wildfires now completely contained, 1 still burning
Firefighters have now contained the East Canyon and Range fires that started on Aug. 17 and 18 respectively.3 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Local Hawaiian shaved ice shack looking to help Maui residents
A local Hawaiian shaved ice shack will be raising funds on Saturday to donate to families impacted by the Maui wildfires.4 months ago
MICHAEL BIESECKER, BERNARD CONDON and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, AP
Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
(AP) — Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires have become key evidence in the search for a cause. Hawaiian Electric Co. faces criticism for not shutting off the power amid high wind warnings. A class-action lawsuit has already been filed seeking to hold the company […]4 months ago
Tom Haraldsen
Utah Task Force to play an important role in search for people on Maui
Utah Task Force is sending a canine team to Maui to help in the recovery efforts.4 months ago
Nouran Salahieh
At least 101 people were killed in Maui’s wildfires, Hawaii governor says
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday the death toll from the Maui wildfires has reached at 101.4 months ago
Associated Press
Hawaii works to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams intensify search
The wildfires, some of which have not yet been fully contained, are already the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.4 months ago
Mark Jones
Expert says travel to Maui should be postponed
Due to devastating wildfires, tourists are being urged by Hawaii officials as well as travel experts to avoid traveling to Maui.4 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
What is Utah’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program and how does it work?
Could Utah survive an emergency of the same caliber as the wildfire in Maui? How would the state respond? Rocky Mountain Power has a plan.4 months ago
Mike Valerio, Nouran Salahieh and Andy Rose, CNN
Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century
As crews continue working to identify the 93 killed, the death toll is expected to rise.4 months ago
