Wildfire
John Wojcik
More Utah firefighters heading to Oregon, total number now tops 100
48 additional firefighters from various Utah fire agencies are deploying to Oregon. This task force is specifically being assigned structure protection and will bring the total number of Utah firefighters in Oregon to over 100.4 years ago
JANIE HAR and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
Media access to wildfires, disasters varies widely by state
Journalists have captured searing, intimate images of active and dangerous wildfires burning California, due in large part to a state law that guarantees press virtually unfettered access to disaster sites. That’s not the case everywhere as rules about media access vary by state, and even by government agency.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Temporary flight restrictions in place over William, Ether Hollow fires
Temporary flight restrictions are now in place over the William and Ether Hollow fires.4 years ago
DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press
WATCH: Massive smoke clouds from wildfires darken West Coast sky
Hazy clouds of smoke from dozens of wildfires have darkened the sky to an eerie orange glow over much of the West Coast.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah firefighters head back to California, less than 2 days after returning
41 Utah firefighters from gathered in West Valley City before deploying to California, under two days after they returned from there.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Winds a major worry for firefighters battling William Fire in Utah County
The 2,000-acre William Fire burning near Santaquin in Utah County has been a challenge for firefighters because of the steep terrain, and efforts could be slowed due to high winds.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Wind-whipped Ether Hollow Fire forces evacuations in Springville and Mapleton
Evacuations are underway in Utah County as a result of the Ether Hollow Fire, burning between Springville and Mapleton.4 years ago
MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press
California sets record with 2M acres burned so far this year
Wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres and set a record in California this year, even as the worst of fire season is yet to come.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Forest Service letting the East Fork Fire burn
The East Fork Fire continues to burn in the High Unita Wilderness Area of Duschene County. It's being allowed to burn as a natural part of the ecosystem.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Saturday was a record-breaker for heat in Salt Lake City
Saturday afternoon the Salt Lake International Airport reported it had hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit for only the third time since records have been kept.4 years ago
CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press/Report for America
Neighbors with hoses target fires as crews urge them to stop
Some people are taking firefighting into their own hands as large wildfires across California stretch crews.4 years ago
MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press
Redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
When a massive wildfire swept through California’s oldest state park last week it was feared many trees in a grove of old-growth redwoods — some 2,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth — may have finally succumbed.4 years ago
By MARTHA MENDOZA and FRANK BAKER Associated Press
Massive Northern California wildfires rage on; 1 man dead
Authorities in Northern California say a 70-year-old man has died in one of the three giant wildfires burning around the San Francisco Bay Area.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Two wildfires burning in Beaver County
The Baboon Fire and the Greenville Fire are burning in Beaver County, both of them were lightning-caused.4 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Propane-initiated fire destroys 3 homes in Garden City overnight
A fire that was fueled by propane burnt through a mobile home park on the south side of Bear Lake destroying three homes and badly damaging one Saturday evening.4 years ago
Todd Fooks
Out of state wildfire smoke expected to build this weekend along the Wasatch Front
A massive wildfire is churning outside Sacramento, along with hundreds more throughout California. More of this smoke is expected to drift, Wasatch Front4 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah DWR temporarily closes several wildlife management areas to recreational shooting
The DWR is temporarily closing 17 of its wildlife management areas in central and northern Utah to recreational shooting due to wildfire concerns.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
I-80 open after eight-hour closure due to Parley’s Fire
It’s not a big fire, but crews say it’s a hard one to fight. Fire officials have reopened I-80 through Parley’s Canyon, but they still have a lot of work4 years ago
Saige Miller
Parleys fire forces evacuation in the Mount Aire area
The Unified Fire Authority have ordered evacuations for the Mt. Aire area due to the Parleys Fire.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UPDATE: Campground evacuations in Summit County’s ‘Upper Provo Fire’
Utah firefighters were busy with at least three wildfires on Friday afternoon.4 years ago
Saige Miller
Grass fire near Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City
There's a working brush fire near Foothill Drive and I-80 East in Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Park City bans fireworks ‘effective immediately’
Park City has banned all fireworks, explosive devices and open fires within city limits effective immediately joining restrictions from Summit Co. earlier this week.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Teens charged in connection with Traverse Fire
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a fire on Traverse Mountain in Lehi at the end of June.4 years ago
