Wildfire
Associated Press
Utah firefighters in Australia assisting brush fire battle
Utah firefighters are among the U.S. federal and state personnel who have traveled to Australia to help stop brush fires that have prompted a national emergency.4 years ago
Joshua Berlinger and Jessie Yeung, CNN
Lewis the koala dies one week after rescue from Australia bushfire
Ellenborough Lewis, the koala who shot to internet fame after being rescued last week from massive wildfires that engulfed the Australian state of New South Wales, has died.4 years ago
ADAM BEAM Associated Press
PG&E boss says it wasn’t fully ready for California outages
The head of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. told angry California lawmakers Monday that the nation’s largest electric utility wasn’t fully prepared for the effects of its unprecedented outages last month even as it plans to shut off power to more than half a million people again this week to prevent wildfires.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Burn restrictions remain in place for 11 Utah counties
Many places in central and southern Utah have not seen a drop of rain in five months. The grasses that grew in the spring are now bone dry.4 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Study: Alien grasses are making more frequent US wildfires
Invasive species of grass may be contributing to wildfires in the West.5 years ago
MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ Associated Press
Flames, gear and risks of photographing California wildfires
A small glimpse of what it's like for one photographer capturing the California fires.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Unified, Layton, Park City among crews helping fight California wildfires
"Wherever they need us, that's where we'll be," that's what Unified Fire Authority spokesman Ryan Love is saying as crews from Utah are in California to help battle wildfires burning across the state.5 years ago
JANIE HAR Associated Press
Seniors at California complex ‘abandoned’ during blackout
At least 20 seniors with wheelchairs and walkers were essentially trapped, in the dark, in a low-income apartment complex in Northern California during a two-day power shut-off aimed at warding off wildfires.5 years ago
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press
Fire-ravaged forests get help from pine cone collectors
With snow ready to fall, the scramble was to collect as many ponderosa pine cones as possible.5 years ago
JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press
Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts
Dangerously windy weather sweeping through the state brought power outages to Northern California as the state's largest utility staged blackouts designed to prevent catastrophic wildfires.5 years ago
CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer
California power outage: Isn’t there an easier way?
Power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses has been cut off, affecting millions of people in California.5 years ago
BRIAN MELLEY and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
California winds move south, may force new power outages
Hot, dry winds sweeping into Southern California raised concerns that the region's largest utility could widen power shut-offs Friday to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires, as a new blaze swept through the San Fernando Valley's northern foothills.5 years ago
Associated Press
Hunters asked to help battle chronic wasting disease
The deadly chronic wasting disease -- sometimes called "zombie deer disease" -- is killing deer, elk and moose in Wyoming, Utah and Montana.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Wildfire concerns could shutoff power
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A new public safety measure implemented by Rocky Mountain Power may come into play for the first time. Customers in Cedar City could temporarily be without service, but the company says it’s for the greater good. Earlier this summer, a power shutoff protocol was initiated in areas that feature a high […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Crews assessing mudslide potential after Francis Fire
Containment around the Francis Fire is expected to go way up as crews are still putting lines around it. However, mudslides may present further problems.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
California researchers use machine learning to predict growth of wildfires
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are using machine learning to predict how big wildfires will grow -- and it could help Utah.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Francis Fire reportedly started several days ago
Helicopters are still dropping water on hot spots caused by the Francis Fire above Fruit Heights, in Davis County, Utah. The fire was 20 percent contained by six p.m. Tuesday.5 years ago
John Wojcik
South Willow Canyon Fire contained, cause unknown
Chief Willden says overnight storms and lightning could be a factor, but it's too early to know what caused the South Willow Canyon Fire.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Multiple fires burning across Utah
Wildfires are continuing to burn across the state of Utah keeping firefighters busy.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Weather concerns become reality for firefighters near Kaysville
The dire prediction made by fire officials comes true. Helicopters, air tankers and many ground crews were sent to Fruit Heights5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Evacuation orders stand in face of quickly growing fire in Davis County
A wildfire burning near the border of Fruit Heights and Kaysville forced crews to evacuate hikers from the popular Adams Canyon Trail and about 20 nearby homes.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Expect hazy skies and moderately unhealthy air for a few days
The Department of Environmental Quality says the air above Utah could be moderately unhealthy for the next few days, even after strong storms last Sunday. We can thank wildfires in Utah and Nevada for that.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Two large, lightning-sparked wildfires burn up central Utah
FILLMORE, Utah – Firefighters from several agencies are trying to knock down two large wildfires that sparked after a lightning strike in central Utah over the weekend. The 2,000-acre Goat Canyon Fire is burning between Nephi and Scipio and officials are saying that it is 25% contained. About 100 firefighters from several state and federal […]5 years ago