Environment & Outdoors

The Monroe Canyon fire burning in Sevier County is considered to be the number one fire in the Unit...
Jodi Reynosa, KSL TV

Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County considered “number one” fire in the US

Flames from the Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County have burned 9,400 acres while destroying at least two buildings, and forcing evacuations.
1 year ago
Fixed wing Super Scooper taking water from Lake Powell for fire suppression operations on the Bridg...
Mariah Maynes

Lake Powell recreation impacted as crews gather water to fight Bridge Creek Fire

The National Park Service is asking boaters to avoid an area in Lake Powell while fire airplanes collect water to fight the Bridge Creek Fire.
1 year ago
Gov. Spencer Cox responds to questions during the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conference at ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Cox asks Utahns to ‘please, please, please’ reduce fire risks ahead of Pioneer Day

Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to "please, please, please be vigilant" while recreating on public lands in the state, as drought conditions worsen amid an already busy wildfire season.
1 year ago
The Forsyth Fire in Washington County, Utah has burned thousands of acres and destroyed 13 homes....
Alexandrea Bonilla

Hobby drone stalls firefighting crews on Forsyth Fire

A drone is to blame for grounding tankers fighting the Forsyth Fire on Wednesday.
1 year ago
forsyth fire injury...
Amie Schaeffer

Firefighter injured while fighting Forsyth Fire

The firefighter injured in the Forsyth Fire was transported to St. George Regional Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
1 year ago
A fast-moving wildfire burning east of Monroe is now threatening 40 to 50 structures across Sevier ...
Alton Barnhart

Officials looking for person linked to Monroe wildfire, as over 5,000 acres burn

Forest officials are asking the public to help identify individuals who might be linked to the Monroe Mountain wildfire.
1 year ago
A vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire on Saturday....
Kennedy Camarena

Vortex forms over Deer Creek Fire, damaging structures and fire engine

A vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire on Saturday in San Juan County, causing damages to a fire engine and structures in the area.
1 year ago
firefighters at scene of fire...
Alton Barnhart, KSL TV

Lithium batteries as possible cause for grass fire in Morgan County

A grass fire started off Interstate 84 Sunday afternoon, with fire crews suspecting lithium batteries as a possible cause.
1 year ago
A wildfire broke out in Monroe Sunday afternoon, as fire officials ask to avoid the area. (Shelby L...
Alton Barnhart and Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

‘Avoid the area;’ wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain

Evacuations are underway as a wildfire broke out in Monroe Sunday afternoon.
1 year ago
White Sage Fire response...
Carlysle Price and Sam Herrera

White Sage Fire rapidly growing near Grand Canyon

Fire officials say the White Sage Fire near the Utah-Arizona border has surpassed 49,000 acres.
1 year ago
The Gap Fire reached 30% containment on Saturday. (Utah Fire Info/Facebook)...
Kennedy Camarena

Gap Fire 30% contained at 671 acres

A human-caused Millard County fire nicknamed the Gap Fire reached 671 acres on Saturday at 30% containment.
1 year ago
A photo of the France Canyon Fire on the day it was discovered, June 11, 2025....
Kennedy Camarena

France Canyon Fire at 90% containment, reaches over 34,000 acres

The France Canyon Fire reached 34,943 acres on Saturday with fire officials saying the fire is at 90% containment.
1 year ago
The White Sage Fire burns near Jacob Lake, Arizona on Thursday. The fire has already burned about 1...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Grand Canyon’s North Rim closed due to nearby wildfire

Rangers also ordered an evacuation of people at the North Rim because of the White Sage Fire, which is burning on BLM land near Jacob Lake.
1 year ago
The Deer Creek Fire is burning near the Colorado/Utah border in San Juan County. It began Thursday ...
Jacob Freeman and Devin Oldroyd

Deer Creek wildfire in San Juan County grows to more than 7,000 acres, evacuation orders in place

Parts of La Sal in San Juan County were under evacuation Friday due to the nearby Deer Creek Fire, according to San Juan County officials and Utah Fire Info.
1 year ago
Officials say the fire was likely caused by illegal fireworks. (Ogden City Fire Department)...
Shelby Lofton and Carlysle Price, KSL TV

Officials looking for person or people who set off illegal fireworks, sparking fire

Some residents of Weber County have been evacuated after a new fire started in Ogden Canyon, possibly by illegal fireworks.
1 year ago
Smoke from the Forsyth Fire in Washington County, Utah is pictured on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Istva...
Jacob Freeman

Forsyth Fire almost 50% contained, but ‘near critical fire weather’ persists

The Forsyth Fire was 47% contained on Saturday and had reached 13,689 acres in size, according to the latest report from the U.S. Forest Service.
1 year ago
The Duck Club fire burning Friday night, west of Kaysville. Fire crews will be on scene overnight t...
Simone Seikaly and Kennedy Camarena

Duck Club Fire in Davis County started by lightning strike

When the fire began, officials said it was one mile from the nearest road.
1 year ago
A brushfire in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday night started near residences, but was quickly exting...
Simone Seikaly

Brush fire quickly extinguished in Cottonwood Heights

Though evacuations were considered, officials said the fire in Cottonwood Heights was quickly extinguished.
1 year ago
firefighters hose fire...
Alton Barnhart

‘Blown tire’ likely caused brush fire on I-15, Hurricane Valley Fire says

A brush fire started on Interstate 15 Sunday afternoon, which Hurricane Valley Fire said was likely caused by a blown tire.
1 year ago
Smoke from the France Canyon Fire on Monday. A scheduled power outage is planned for Wednesday so c...
Jacob Freeman

France Canyon Fire grows to 32,500 acres, but containment improves, Forest Service says

The France Canyon Fire near Bryce Canyon National Park has reached 32,500 acres by Saturday, and maps provided by the U.S. Forest Service show the fire spread to the northeast.
1 year ago
One home is a total loss after a fire near Hanna, Duchesne County Friday evening. (Photo courtesy: ...
Devin Oldroyd

Wildfire spreads to home in Duchesne County

On social media, Utah Fire Info said the Duchesne fire was human caused, began as a wildfire, and spread to the home.
1 year ago
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Jacob Freeman

Semitruck catches fire and ignites grass near Interstate 215

Fire officials said the fire started at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the area of 2100 West and Indiana Circle.
1 year ago
Evacuees from the Forsyth Fire in Washington County, Utah wait at a roadblock to be allowed to retu...
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor, KSL-TV (NBC) Salt Lake City

Forsyth Fire 22% contained as evacuees in Washington County return home

Hundreds of people evacuated last week after the Forsyth Fire spread out of control, destroying 13 homes and four other buildings.
1 year ago
Fire restrictions sign Garfield County Kane County...
Heather Peterson

Fire restrictions going into place statewide

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place for most state, federal, and unincorporated lands in Utah because of the increased fire danger.
1 year ago