Wildfire
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.9 months ago
Mark Jones
Crews making progress on Sunny Cove Fire
Fire officials say the Sunny Cove Fire near Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 80 percent contained. The fire started Monday and has grown to 85 acres in size.9 months ago
Derrick Jones
Slower start to fire season 2023: what can we do to stop fires in Utah?
There have already been 300 fires in Utah this year and while that might sound high, it's much better than the last few years.9 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Over half of Utah wildfires caused by humans, state fire officials say
State fire officials say cars are the biggest culprit for fires in Utah's wildlands. In cities, officials point the blame toward fireworks.9 months ago
Mark Jones
Wildfire near Flaming Gorge grows to 100 acres
A lightning-caused wildfire began burning on Monday afternoon and had burned 5 acres by Monday night.9 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Wildfire closes I-70 near Utah Colorado border
Firefighters do not yet know what caused the blaze that has closed I-70 just west of the Utah-Colorado border.9 months ago
Mark Jones
Brush fire forces closure of I-70 near Utah/Colorado border
A brush fire near the Utah/Colorado border forced the closure of I-70 for a time on Monday.9 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Climbers help stop wildfire believed started by fireworks
Southern Utah climbers are recounting the moments they jumped into action to stop a wildfire started by somebody else.9 months ago
Mark Jones
New brush fire starts up in Beaver County
A wildfire has started up Sunday in Beaver County near I-15.9 months ago
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV
Decades of data will help Rocky Mountain Power better predict wildfires
The new technology gives a 30-year hourly weather history and mixes that with today’s data to predict dangers, outages, and wildfires.9 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Red flag fire warnings posted for portions of Utah
The National Weather Service said residents of San Juan and Grand Counties should be on alert through 10 p.m. Tuesday night.10 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV
Windy weather creating hazardous fire danger across Utah before Independence Day
Officials said the fire was likely started by a cigarette butt, and the Newbrys said it’s likely the person responsible has no idea.10 months ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
Smoke will keep pouring into the US as long as fires are burning in Canada. Here’s why they aren’t being put out
(CNN) — Another wave of wildfire smoke has drifted into the US, dimming blue summer skies and igniting troubling concerns regarding the increasing frequency of fires, and what they have to do with climate change. More than 100 million people are under air quality alerts from Wisconsin to Vermont and down to North Carolina as smoke from Canadian wildfires […]10 months ago
Mark Jones
Drone shows to replace traditional fireworks shows in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has announced traditional fireworks shows in the city will be replaced by drone shows this year.10 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Indianola fire crews respond to fire in Black Hawk Mountain Estates, offer safety reminders
Officials say the property owner caused the fire by burning trash in a burn barrel with a screen.10 months ago
Derrick Jones
Firework safety tips to prepare for fireworks season
Red Cross officials say Utahns can prevent more than half of injuries among children under 5 years old.10 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
New State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center coming to South Salt Lake
Forestry, Fire, and State Lands to break ground on a new State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center in South Salt Lake.10 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV
Wildfire consumes several acres in Washington County
The Dixie Springs Fire in Washington County had burned approximately 100 acres and was 2% contained as of Monday night.10 months ago
Mark Jones
Dixie Springs Fire in southern Utah fully contained
The Dixie Springs Fire started Monday night in southern Utah.10 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Wildfire season could start slow but pick up, warn state fire leaders
Utah's wildfire season could be deceptively active, despite all the precipitation the state has seen this year.11 months ago
Curt Gresseth
State Farm Insurance pulls out of California because of catastrophes and increasing costs
State Farm Insurance is no longer accepting homeowner insurance applications in California.11 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Despite wet spring, Utah not completely in the clear for wildfires
SALT LAKE CITY — Despite the extremely wet winter and spring that’s hit the Beehive State, we’re still not completely safe from wildfires this summer. North Tooele Fire District spokesperson Jon Smith joined Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News to give Utahns an idea of what to expect this summer. “We’re going to see a lot of […]11 months ago
Adam Small
New deer crossing tech will alert drivers when wildlife is nearby
Drivers on SR-73 in Eagle Mountain could soon see flashing lights and a warning to slow down thanks to new infrared technology.11 months ago
