Wildfire

avoid flooding disaster in Mapleton...
Heather Kelly

Some Mapleton residents worry about future debris flows below burn scar

The residents of about 20 homes in Mapleton may need to evacuate any time more than .25 inches of rain falls in a short period of time, because of potential debris flows.
3 years ago
utah smoky air...
Karilyn Frazier

Utah ranked in top five worst in the world for air quality, smoke is to blame

Utah ranked in the top five in the world when it came to poor air quality on Thursday, in spite of a storm system moving into the region.
3 years ago
park city school district pictured, two schools facing harassment investigation...
Madeleine Porter

Park City School District announces changes to school schedule

The Park City School District announced changes to their 2021-2022 school schedule due to ongoing evacuation orders in Parleys Canyon.
3 years ago
wildfire in summit county, parleys fire from above...
Aimee Cobabe

UPDATE: Evacuation orders again modified after Parleys Canyon Fire

The Parleys Canyon Fire is continuing to burn on Monday. The fire has burned hundreds of acres and is 10 percent contained and evacuations are still in place.
3 years ago
parleys canyon fire...
Becky Bruce

Parleys Canyon Fire much smaller than originally thought

Officials now estimate the Parleys Canyon Fire to be about 1,500 acres, or roughly half what they thought yesterday. A calm night appears to have helped.
3 years ago
Jennifer Winstead was evacuated from her home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 due to the Parley's Canyon...
Mark Jones

One person evacuated remaining hopeful, in good spirits

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — A wildfire up Parleys Canyon forced the evacuation of roughly 7,000 homes in the Pinebrook and Summit Park communities Saturday. Pinebrook resident Jennifer Winstead was one of those forced from her home. She told KSL NewsRadio’s Joe Davis that everything will be just fine. “I feel like my home is going […]
3 years ago
cars drive along guardsman pass...
Becky Bruce

Google Maps suggests Guardsman Pass? Check yourself before you wreck yourself

If you drive a high profile vehicle or a tractor-trailer, don't believe Google Maps, Siri or other services who suggest Guardsman Pass for you.
3 years ago
parleys canyon fire...
Becky Bruce

Photo Gallery: Swift-moving fire forces evacuations in Parleys Canyon

Photos showed smoke billowing over the Wasatch Mountains as crews worked to douse the fire along I-80 in Parleys Canyon Saturday.
3 years ago
wildfire in summit county, parleys fire from above...
Becky Bruce and Mark Jones

Parleys Canyon brush fire closes I-80, forces evacuations

The Park City Fire District responded Saturday to a brush fire along I-80 in Parleys Canyon that is affecting traffic just east of Lambs Canyon. 
3 years ago
utah smoke forecast...
Becky Bruce

Smoke forecast to move back into northern Utah Saturday and Sunday

A shift in the high pressure system over Utah means the return of western wildfire smoke in the latest forecast, according to meteorologist Kevin Eubank.
3 years ago
Utah had better traditional fire season...
Nick Wyatt

Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires small this year

Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires below 10 acres this year.
3 years ago
fire crews, wildland fires...
Karilyn Frazier

Fire crews responding to a wildfire in Pleasant Grove

Fire crews are responding to a new wildfire in Pleasant Grove.
3 years ago
FILE - Officials say due to drought conditions Utah could see a fire similar to what Colorado is ex...
The Associated Press

Fire-friendly weather to return to Northern California

Northern California to see return of fire-friendly weather.
3 years ago
(An aerial photo of Black Canyon in the Manti-La Sal National Forest shows dead spruce in 2019.  Ph...
Paul Nelson

Fire restrictions loosened at Manti-La Sal National Forest

The recent storms are sparking big changes at the Manti-La Sal National Forest. 
3 years ago
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Mark Jones

Unified Fire responds to wildfire at mouth of Parley’s Canyon

Unified Fire responded to a fire at the mouth of Parley's Canyon Thursday afternoon.
3 years ago
firefighters at the maverik center...
Mary Richards

Third group of Utah firefighters deploys out of state to help fight fires

A group of 22 firefighters from around Utah left early Thursday morning to help Montana with their wildfires -- the third Utah group to leave this summer.
3 years ago
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The Associated Press

California wildfire flares but within line crews have built

California's largest forest fire was building up again Friday, but within a perimeter build by firefighters.
3 years ago
pioneer day fires hit new low according to utah dnr...
Nick Wyatt

Lowest number of Pioneer Day weekend human-caused fires on record

Fire officials are thanking Utahns for being responsible over the Pioneer Day holiday weekend this year, with human-caused fires at a record low. 
3 years ago
try not to breathe, utah smoky skies...
Heather Kelly

Breathing outside could be hazardous to your health

Breathing outside could be hazardous to your health, the smoke moved in Saturday morning and is expected to stick around. 
3 years ago
Utah heat...
Adam Mason

Smoky skies in northern Utah with thunderstorms in southern Utah; flash flooding possible

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City says smoky skies will remain in parts of northern Utah and there will be thunderstorms with a possibility of flash floods in southern parts of the state on Sunday.
3 years ago
Old Snowbasin Road Fire Weber County...
Simone Seikaly

Fire causes evacuations in Weber County near Old Snowbasin Road

The Weber Fire District reports the fire is burning in "heavy fuel," and that multiple homes are threatened on Old Snowbasin Road.
3 years ago
A sign damaged by the Bootleg Fire stands among the haze on Thursday, July 22, 2021, near Paisley, ...
By NATHAN HOWARD Associated Press

Western wildfires: Crews make progress on huge Oregon blaze

BLY, Ore. (AP) — The nation’s largest wildfire raged through southern Oregon on Friday but crews are scaling back some night operations as hard work and weaker winds help reduce the spread of flames even as wildfires continue to threaten homes in neighboring California. The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size […]
3 years ago
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Mary Richards

Northern Utah moves to Stage II fire restrictions ahead of Pioneer Day

The Pioneer Day fire restrictions mean no campfires, tent stoves, barbecues or fireworks are allowed on state/unincorporated private lands.
3 years ago
Utah heat...
Saige Miller and Heather Kelly

A 30-year heat wave bakes the West, Utah could break triple-digit records

Northern Utah has seen 17-days of triple-digit heat so far this summer, and it's not expected to cool down as wildfire threats increase.
3 years ago