Wildfire

A man works on a power pole, RMP just reported a power outage in salt lake city...
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.
8 months ago
wildfire damage in Lahaina maui...
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.
8 months ago
charred ruins from the maui fire...
Associated Press

As Maui rescue continues, families and faith leaders cling to hope but tackle reality of loss

For now, many faith leaders are mounting relief efforts, including turning houses of worship into temporary shelters.
8 months ago
(CNN) — The death toll in the Maui wildfires keeps mounting as search teams and their cadaver do...
Aya Elamroussi, CNN

Firefighters make progress against deadly Maui wildfires, as the island assesses the damage

Firefighters have made some progress in containing the blazes, which have killed at least 80 people and leveled entire communities.
8 months ago
maui fire damage, officials are asking tourists to stay away...
Clayre Scott

Five members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints killed in Maui fires, Church says

Five members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have died in the Maui fires, according to a news release from the Church.
8 months ago
(Utah Fire Info)...
Clayre Scott

Thompson Ridge Fire still burning, now over 7,200 acres

The Thompson Ridge Fire is still 0% contained at 7,289 acres. However, due to the wetter and cooler temperatures, little to no growth has occurred since Thursday.
8 months ago
Maui wildfires have devastated the historic city of Lahaina, Hawaii. The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
Derrick Jones

Wildfires in Maui: Church providing aid to those affected

In response to the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc on Maui, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide aid.
8 months ago
(CNN) — The death toll in the Maui wildfires keeps mounting as search teams and their cadaver do...
CLAIRE RUSH, TY O’NEIL AND JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins

the aftermath of a Maui wildfire that authorities say has killed at least 80 people.
8 months ago
The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in ...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah family among those evacuated by Hawaii wildfires

A Utah resident who was among those evacuated due to the Hawaii wildfires shares his experience with KSL NewsRadio.
8 months ago
Wildfires in Maui have killed at least 55 people, displaced thousands and demolished many homes Bur...
Holly Yan, Aya Elamroussi and Sara Smart

Maui wildfires kill at least 67 people, race is on to find countless others who are missing

Officials in Maui County say the death toll from this week's wildfires has grown to 67.
8 months ago
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Before-and-after satellite images show in unmistakable and stark contrast ...
Associated Press

Before-and-after satellite images show Maui devastation in stark contrast

Before-and-after satellite images show in unmistakable and stark contrast the devastation that wildfires brought to the historic Maui community of Lahaina.
8 months ago
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KSL NewsRadio Staff

Maui Strong fundraiser to help with victim relief of Hawaii wildfires

100% of the money we receive will go directly to help the people in Maui.
8 months ago
Image of a wildfire burning in Kihei, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Experts say jumping into water...
Mark Jones

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints evacuated during Hawaii wildfires

A leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says all missionaries are accounted for, but that 500 church members have evacuated because wildfires in on Maui, Hawaii.
8 months ago
This photo provided by County of Maui shows fire and smoke filling the sky from wildfires on the in...
AUDREY MCAVOY, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and NICK PERRY

At least 36 killed on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii and thousands race to escape

Blazes are sweeping across the Maui, destroying parts of a centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people.
8 months ago
A wildfire burns in  Lahaina, Maui County, on Tuesday. Photo credit: Jayson Duque...
Holly Yan, Amanda Jackson, Jamiel Lynch and Chris Boyette

At least 6 dead as Maui wildfires overwhelm hospitals, sever 911 services and force people to flee into the ocean

Six people have died as a result of wildfires that are impacting Maui.
8 months ago
Prairie dog population...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Once endangered, Utah prairie dog population booms

The prairie dog population in Utah has been booming, growing 50% in the past year, after being considered endangered for decades.
8 months ago
Firefighters work on a fuel break south of Anderson, Alaska, on Monday. Three Orem firefighters wer...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Orem firefighters helping battle wildfires near popular Alaska national park

Three firefighters, all members of the Orem Fire Department wildfire team, will be dispatched to the Anderson Complex fires in Alaska.
8 months ago
(Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest)...
Clayre Scott

New fire start west of Strawberry Reservoir

A lightening caused fire has burned one-tenth of an acre west of Strawberry Reservoir Saturday night.
8 months ago
Monsoon season Utah: storm system coming, cloud seeding...
Peter Johnston

What monsoon season means for Utah

Southwestern U.S. monsoon season will brings moisture and lightning to many parts of Utah. Fires and floods could also affect parts of the state.
8 months ago
A Salt Lake City firefighter cooling off from the natural heat and the heat from the house fire. (K...
LAUREN STEINBRECHER KSLTV.com

SLC fire crews battle heat while preventing fire from spreading to foothills

A family has been displaced on Monday after firefighter's responded to a two-alarm fire that seemed to start in the home's garage.
8 months ago
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has ...
DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press

2,000 people including tourists evacuated as a wildfire rages on the Greek island of Rhodes

A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations including two seaside resorts.
8 months ago
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah -- After nearly 24 hours of fighting the flames, firefighters have contained th...
Clayre Scott

Rocky Fire in Tooele County completely contained

After an overnight battle with the flames, firefighters have contained the wildfire near Ibapah in Tooele County.
8 months ago
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah -- A fire in Tooele County near Ibapah is still burning strong after Utah Fire ...
Clayre Scott

Rocky Fire in Tooele County still burning

A fire in Tooele County near Ibapah is still burning strong after Utah Fire Info reported it Friday night. 
8 months ago
State 1 fire restrictions are being implemented in Weber, Box Elder and Cache Counties due to incre...
Mark Jones

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into place in 3 northern Utah counties

State fire management officials will be implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated lands in Cache, Weber and Box Elder counties.
8 months ago