Eva Terry, Deseret News
This Utah town is watching its mountain and way of life burn
The Cottonwood Fire has spread across 94,000 acres since it ignited on June 21. As of Monday evening, it was only 4% contained, and multiple structures have already been lost.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
‘It’s pretty sad’: Utah’s largest fire likely destroyed iconic ‘Big Tree,’ ranger says
A massive ponderosa pine tree that was a fixture of the Tushar Mountains and a tourism attraction near Beaver appears to have been a victim of the Cottonwood Fire.1 month ago
Taun Beddes
Why is my lawn turning brown? A guide to diagnosing the problem
A brown lawn doesn't always mean your grass needs more water. Drought stress, insect damage, and fungal disease are three primary causes of brown lawn in the summer.1 month ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
West Nile virus detected in Davis County mosquitoes
The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes from six cities within Davis County, the Mosquito Abatement District-Davis announced on Monday.1 month ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Utah divided over July 4th fireworks ban as wildfires rage across the state
On Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox took prohibited fireworks statewide for the 250th anniversary of the USA amid what he called the worst wildfire conditions in living memory.1 month ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Identities of 3 firefighters killed in Utah wildfires are released
Three firefighters from three different states died on Saturday while battling a fire at the border of Utah and Colorado, and their names were released Monday.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Juab County evacuations ordered after 2 new fires merge into 20,000-acre blaze
Residents in Eureka, Mammoth and Silver City in Juab County were ordered to evacuate Friday night after two new wildfires merged into a blaze estimated at 20,000 acres.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Fires spread across Utah, burning more than 180,000 acres
More than 180,000 acres have already burned from fires this year, state and federal firefighters reported early Saturday.1 month ago
Becky Bruce, KSL
Evacuation ordered for Eureka, Mammoth, Silver City
Fast-moving wildfires led Juab County officials to order the evacuation of Eureka, Mammoth and Silver City.1 month ago
Becky Bruce
More Utah cities ban fireworks ahead of Independence Day
Multiple Utah cities rushed to ban fireworks inside their boundaries on Friday, after the governor's order made it possible to do so without legislative action.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
Why Utah firefighters may not get a break anytime soon
Utah firefighters are responding to a steady stream of new fire starts, and forecasters warn the hot, dry and windy conditions driving them aren't expected to ease anytime soon.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire
Evan Stapley's family cabin in Beaver was destroyed in the Cottonwood Fire which has burned tens of thousands of acres in Beaver and Piute counties.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
New, small wildfires reported across Utah
Various new wildfires ignited across Utah on Friday, including in central Utah, adding to the growing number of acres burned.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely drained for pipeline project
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will be largely drained later this year as part of the ongoing replacement of a 6.4-mile pipeline used to haul drinking water from around the reservoir to Ogden.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
New wildfire reported in Millard County could impact I-70
A new wildfire was spotted in Millard County on Friday that could pose a threat to traffic on Interstate 70.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
‘Particularly dangerous situation’ pushes Cottonwood Fire to 71,000 acres
The Cottonwood fire continues to grow under a particularly dangerous red-flag warning, with fire officials announcing Friday that it has grown to nearly 72,000 acres.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Utah governor announces temporary statewide ban on personal fireworks
Following a week of wildfires burning more than 100,000 acres across Utah, Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced temporary statewide fireworks restrictions on Thursday.1 month ago
Tyrese Boone, KSL
Red Cross urges fireworks caution ahead of holidays
The American Red Cross of Utah is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this holiday season as wildfire danger remains high across the state heading into the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Campfires banned at 2 Utah national forests amid uptick of human-caused wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily banning campfires on land it manages in central and southwest Utah, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.1 month ago
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL
Wildfires could lead to encounters with snakes
Snakes may try to make their way into portions of your home or yards in order to escape from wildfire. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources offers solutions.1 month ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Cottonwood Fire continues its spread to 70,000 acres
The Cottonwood Fire continued to grow overnight, increasing its size to an estimated 70,992 acres by Thursday morning.1 month ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Utah’s largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County
The Beehive State on Monday became home to one of the largest solar power and energy storage projects in the nation when Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies kicked off operations in Emery County.1 month ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on
Reports of ash falling from the sky and hazy conditions across parts of Utah are raising concerns about air quality and outdoor events as wildfire smoke drifts into populated areas.1 month ago
