Pat Reavy, KSL
Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire
A 46-year-old homeless man who police say has a history of starting fires and leaving them unattended has been arrested in connection with the Timp Fire, a small wildfire that burned last week in American Fork Canyon.29 minutes ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
City officials in Beaver had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.20 hours ago
Dorany Pineda and Jacqueline Ganun, Associated Press
Busy wildfire season exposing millions in the US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week,1 day ago
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Chairs purchased at Deseret Industries may be able to lead investigators in Juab County to the person or people who allegedly started the 42,000-acre Iron Fire.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
KSL Weather and National Weather Service models each suggest that a current weather pattern of monsoon moisture will continue for several days, which is a potential problem for recent burn scar areas.2 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Lightning sparks Buck Basin Fire near Currant Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County
The Buck Basin Fire is a new wildfire found burning in Wasatch County near the Currant Creek Reservoir on Sunday.3 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
New fires start as Utah braces for record high temperatures this weekend
A new fire started in Ogden early Saturday morning, hours before Utah would officially enter its first Extreme Heat Warning of the year.4 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Campground evacuated, reservoir closed after fire breaks out in American Fork Canyon
A campground in American Fork Canyon was evacuated after a wildfire broke out late Thursday, while a popular reservoir in the area is also closed for firefighting operations.6 days ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Utah rescuers urge caution and call for preparedness this week ahead of a weekend warmup in which temperatures were expected to surge well above 100 degrees.7 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries
Over 70% of the 11 states that make up the American West are in drought, with over half of the region in severe, extreme or exceptional drought.7 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County
Multiple grass fires ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County on Wednesday.7 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
Boys’ quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir
Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames on the north side of Kolob Reservoir on July 1.9 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Babylon Fire becomes first Utah fire to reach 100,000-acre mark in 8 years
The Babylon Fire continues to burn in southeast Utah and is now the state's first wildfire to surpass 100,000 acres in size in nearly a decade.9 days ago
Dan Rascon, KSL
Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires
Residents in and around Eureka are taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat after two recent wildfires: flooding.9 days ago
Daniel Woodruff and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says
A large brush fire broke out late Saturday near Slate Canyon on Provo's east side, prompting a major response from firefighters on Independence Day.10 days ago
Adam Small
Eureka hosting event to make sandbags for homeowners near burn scars
Eureka City officials are asking for any and all help making sandbags Monday night for homeowners living on the edge of the Iron and Cherry Fire burn scars.10 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Nation’s largest active fire, the Babylon Fire, is burning in Utah
The Babylon Fire burning in southeast Utah has surpassed the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County as the state's largest fire this season and the largest active fire burning in the U.S.10 days ago
Becky Bruce
Residents evacuated, allowed back home after Kaysville fire
Kaysville fire officials said residents briefly needed to be evacuated because of a new fire near East Mountain Wilderness Park, but it was quickly put under control.13 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Firearm target shooting temporarily banned at WMAs in 17 Utah counties over wildfire concerns
Utah wildlife managers have paused firearm target shooting at wildlife management areas in 17 counties across the state, citing high wildfire danger.13 days ago
Heather Peterson
State forester defends Utah’s wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season
Recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for a lack of forest management. But the Utah State Forester said severe drought conditions meant that no amount of extra mitigation would have prevented the Utah fires.14 days ago
Raegan Edelman, KSL
Mayor of Clinton City faces criticism for allowing fireworks
The mayor of Clinton City, Utah, Marie Dougherty, is facing both criticism and praise after her decision not to implement a citywide ban on fireworks.14 days ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Despite devastation, Cottonwood Fire leaves behind ‘islands of hope’ on Beaver Mountain
Destruction from the Cottonwood Fire is overwhelming, but scattered among the burned forest are pockets of green, places where campgrounds, cabins and trees survived.14 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
Crews battling Eureka fire potentially exposed to lead, fire officials warn
Firefighters and other staff battling the Iron Fire in Juab County near Eureka may have been exposed to lead and other harmful substances while fighting the flames.14 days ago
