Environment & Outdoors

A tree struck by lightning was the cause of the Forsyth Fire, officials determined the week after i...
Mary Culbertson

A tree in Pine Valley was struck by lightning. Here’s how the Forsyth Fire took over 10 days later

A tree that was struck by lightning was determined to be the cause of the Forsyth Fire in Washington County.
1 year ago
A fire in northern Utah was threatening structures in the area. It has since been 100% contained....
Devin Oldroyd, KSL TV

UPDATE: Beaver Dam Fire 100% contained

A fire in northern Utah was threatening structures in the area. It has since been 100% contained.
1 year ago
pine valley Forsyth Fire...
Sam Herrera

Forsyth Fire grows to 7045 acres, evacuations remain in place in southern Utah

The Forsyth Fire has grown to 7,045 acres in southern Utah, fire officials said on Monday.
1 year ago
National Weather Service meteorologist...
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

National Weather Service monitoring smoke, wind, heat to help crews fight Southern Utah fires

A National Weather Service of Salt Lake City meteorologist traveled down south to consult directly with firefighters and agencies.
1 year ago
FILE - (KSL NewsRadio)...
Carlysle Price

France Canyon Fire burning over 23,000 acres in Dixie National Forest

The France Canyon Fire burned over 15,000 acres in the Dixie National Forest, fire officials said Sunday.
1 year ago
The Forsyth fire on Thursday night....
Mary Culbertson and Kennedy Camarena

Forsyth Fire destroys 14 Pine Valley homes, expands up to 5660 acres

The Forsyth Fire grew overnight on Thursday going into Friday after Pine Valley residents were evacuated from the area.
1 year ago
The France Canyon Fire burns on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Dixie National Forest. (U.S. Forest Servi...
Ivy Farguheson

Nearly 5,000-acre fire burning in Dixie National Forest

A fire that began last week in Dixie National Forest has increased to nearly 5,000 acres.
1 year ago
A Bonneville Shoreline trail sign is pictured. A Draper hiking trail connected to the Bonneville Sh...
Don Brinkerhoff

Draper City to reopen trail that was closed by wildfire

Only a short section of the Draper hiking trail is closed, between the west junction of Ann's Trail and Steep Mountain access.
1 year ago
A new fire started in the Westwater area Sunday. (San Juan County Sheriff's Office)...
Alton Barnhart, KSL TV

San Juan County Sheriff’s urges public to ‘stay away’ from Westwater fire area

WESTWATER, San Juan County — A new fire started in the Westwater area Sunday, as the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office told the public to stay away. An X post from the Utah Fire Info said the fire is estimated to be 6 acres long, while being within the Blanding City limits. #WestwaterFire Update: San […]
1 year ago
A single engine air attack aircraft drops retardant on a small brushfire burning in Draper Sunday J...
Alton Barnhart, KSL TV

Wildfire ‘under control,’ Draper City Fire says

DRAPER — A wildfire broke out in Draper Sunday afternoon, according to the Draper City Fire Department. Officials from the fire department said the fire broke out west of Vintage View Court, and several departments responded to the fire. Draper City said ground crews worked to extinguish the flames before air support arrived to assist […]
1 year ago
Firefighters with the Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire near 900 West and ...
Carlysle Price

Vacant house catches fire in Salt Lake City

Firefighters were at a 2-alarm fire at a vacant house in Salt Lake City Sunday morning.
1 year ago
Scene of a house fire in American Fork on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (American Fork Fire Department)...
Jacob Freeman

Fire crews battle blaze in American Fork neighborhood after off-duty firefighter spots smoke

Fire crews were battling a house fire in American Fork for much of Saturday, but it was an off-duty firefighter who first jumped into action.
1 year ago
Prevedel Park was closed on Saturday after a fire started in the area on Friday night...
Kennedy Camarena

West Haven’s Prevedel Park closed due to safety concerns after fire, fire officials said

Prevedel Park was closed to the public on Saturday after firefighters put a fire out on Friday night in the area.
1 year ago
Sandy firefighters help homeowners to reduce wildfire risk. (KSL TV)...
ANDREW ADAMS, KSL TV

Sandy firefighters help homeowners to reduce wildfire risk

Sandy firefighters help homeowners to reduce wildfire risk.
1 year ago
A new map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency highlights the areas of greatest wildfire co...
Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Utah fire agencies ramp up wildfire preparedness as wildfire season gets underway

In early June, Washington, Iron, Tooele, Utah, Summit and Salt Lake counties were among areas in Utah facing elevated wildfire danger.
1 year ago
A wildfire burned near Farmington on September 10, 2022. (Courtesy, Steve Greenwood)...
Carlysle Price

As June begins, so do Utah fire restrictions

Humans have been the main cause of wildfires in Utah so far this year, and fire authorities are putting restrictions in place to contain the flames.
1 year ago
Wildfire mitigation work being done in Duchesne County on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Mark Wetzel, KSL...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Firefighters creating safety zones in Duchesne County ahead of wildfire season

The buzzing sound of chainsaws and the crunch of bulldozers are becoming more common in the Pinion Ridge area of Duchesne County between Fruitland and Duchesne, but it’s not for development.
1 year ago
Fire season...
Bryanna Willis

Utah’s current fire season is weeks longer than decades ago

Historical data shows drier, warmer weather has significantly increased the length of the annual fire season.
1 year ago