Wildfire
Paul Nelson
Summit County lays out firework restrictions
Officials in Summit County are placing firework restrictions in hopes to limit human-caused wildfires related to July 24 festivities.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Evacuations lifted after Cottonwood Trail Fire races close to cars on I-15
Authorities fighting the Cottonwood Trail Fire lifted the evacuations Monday morning. But the danger still remains along I-15 where cars came frighteningly close to flames.4 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Big summit fire road closures and evacuations lifted
Road closures and evacuations in Hamlin Valley due to the Big Summit Fire have now been lifted according to Utah Fire Info.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Fire restrictions issued for several Utah counties
Four northern Utah counties are under new fire restrictions until further notice.4 years ago
Madeleine Porter
UPDATE: Big Hollow Fire in Heber 22% contained
The Big Hollow Fire just south of Heber is growing after burning 30 acres of land. The Wasatch Fire Department responded to the fire on Thursday night.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UPDATE: Pole Canyon Fire human-caused, 500 acres burned
Homes have been evacuated due to fire burning quickly in Eagle Mountain.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
How artificial intelligence is helping fight Utah wildfires
The EDWIN Project uses cameras with artificial intelligence (A.I.) to seek out hot spots in wildfires among the hills along portions of the Wasatch Front.4 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Multiple wildfires burning across Utah
Wildfires have been reported by Utah Fire Info, the largest of them was started by fireworks and has been burning since 9:10 p.m. last night.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UPDATE: Veyo West fire causes evacuations
SALT LAKE CITY — A second fire has been reported by Utah Fire Info, and this one includes mandatory evacuations for the west side of the city of Veyo in western Washington County. Veyo is on the edge of the Dixie National Forest. Early Monday evening, the Veyo West Fire was estimated to be 50 […]4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Two officers treated for smoke inhalation after Sandy fire
Sandy City Fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie said it serves as a reminder about how quickly fire can spread in hot, dry conditions.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
“Mammoth Fire” destroys home in Juab County town; evacuations lifted
At least one home was destroyed in a small brush fire near Mammoth, in Juab County. Earlier evacuations have been lifted.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Firefighters warn about using fireworks over hot, dry Pioneer Day
Unified Fire Authority spokesman Matthew McFarland says while people shot off more fireworks this 4th of July in the Salt Lake Valley than last year, the fires were small, but with temperatures on the rise, they're worried about Pioneer Day.4 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
18 fireworks-related wildfires over the July 4 weekend, officials report
Officials reported 68 fires over the July Fourth weekend, with 18 of them related to fireworks celebrations -- bringing Utah's total fire number to 644.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Fire officials warn of hazardous conditions for the Fourth of July weekend
fire officials are urging everyone to be especially careful when lighting fires or setting off fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Fireworks are legal through July 5th in Utah, but not everywhere
Utah law dictates when residents can legally set off fireworks but check with your city and county for specific restrictions.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Saratoga Springs residents assessing damage from Knolls Fire
There's still a chance they will have to pack up and leave again. In the meantime, some evacuees are getting their first look at the damage from Knolls Fire.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Saratoga Springs hopes to prevent future traffic jams in possible evacuations
Some evacuees from the Knolls Fire tell KSL it took hours from them to get out of the restricted area because of traffic jams4 years ago
Colby Walker
Knolls Fire Update: Evacuation order lifted but still possible, only 25% contained
Officials say that the Knolls Fire that started because of a lightning strike Sunday has grown to 10,000 acres and is 25% contained on Monday morning and that evacuation orders are still in place.4 years ago
Becky Bruce and Cami Mondeaux
3,100 homes evacuated in Saratoga Springs by fire near Utah Lake
In a tweet, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox asked residents to "Be vigilant and be safe" as they evacuated from the Knolls Fire near Saratoga Springs.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Canal Fire containment fails, forcing evacuations in Millard County
Late Saturday, officials said they considered the Canal Fire 100% contained. But winds whipped up overnight and spread the flames, forcing evacuations.4 years ago
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
Update: Evacuations lifted for Lehi residents affected by Traverse Fire
Wind gusts helped spread a fast-moving fire started by fireworks in the Traverse Mountain area overnight, forcing the evacuations of 42 homes.4 years ago
Ryan Meeks and Cami Mondeaux
Update: Wire Pass Fire grows to over 1,500 acres, hikers evacuated
Utah Fire Info reports that hikers have been evacuated in the vicinity of the Wire Pass trailhead due to a fire that is estimated to be 400-600 acres in size.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah saw 26 new wildfires this weekend… and we weren’t under red flag warnings
The entire state of Utah saw relatively calm winds and temperatures in mid-80's this weekend. And yet, 26-wildfires were sparked.4 years ago
