Firefighters

Utah had better traditional fire season...
Nick Wyatt

Utah had better traditional fire season than last year

Utah had a much better traditional fire season than state officials predicted back in April. The fires were also kept smaller by fire crews.
5 years ago
Firefighters rally outside Mayor Bill De Blasio's residence Gracie Mansion to protest COVID-19 vacc...
Eliza Craig

9,000 NYC workers on unpaid leave for not complying with vaccine requirement

9,000 workers are out on unpaid leave in New York City for failure to comply with COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
5 years ago
wildfire...
Simone Seikaly

Firefighters train in southern Utah for robust wildfire season

Firefighters gathered in Cedar City to prepare for a robust wildfire season in Utah.
5 years ago
wildfire misinformation...
Saige Miller

Officials battle online misinformation along with wildfires

Emergency responders in the Pacific Northwest are fighting misinformation along with raging wildfires as people spread rumors blaming arsonists from both the far left and far right for setting the blazes.
6 years ago
Strong winds could ground helicopters, who are helping build containment lines on the William Fire ...
Kelli Pierce

Temporary flight restrictions in place over William, Ether Hollow fires

Temporary flight restrictions are now in place over the William and Ether Hollow fires. 
6 years ago
Burned out car in West Valley City under investigation for possible arson. Photo Courtesy KSL-TV...
Michele Rowe

Fire under investigation in West Valley after SUV burns

WEST VALLEY CITY – Investigators are looking into an early morning fire in West Valley after an SUV burned. They are saying one possibility is arson.  The details of the fire KSL-TV learned the fire was in the area of 3920 West and 4320 South in West Valley. It started around 5 a.m.  The SUV […]
6 years ago
utah wildfire season 2020...
Kelli Pierce

Firefighters prep for a hotter and drier than normal summer in Utah

Utah fire officials are prepping for a busy summer after a prediction by the NOAA that this summer will be hotter than normal.
6 years ago
Forestry Corportaion worker Dale McLean patrols a controlled fire as they work at building a contai...
Saige Miller

Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle

Crews battling Australia's wildfires say they have been able to turn from defense to offense for the first time in weeks thanks to a break in the weather.
7 years ago
Photo Caroline Yazzie...
Kelli Pierce

Two large, lightning-sparked wildfires burn up central Utah

FILLMORE, Utah – Firefighters from several agencies are trying to knock down two large wildfires that sparked after a lightning strike in central Utah over the weekend. The 2,000-acre Goat Canyon Fire is burning between Nephi and Scipio and officials are saying that it is 25% contained. About 100 firefighters from several state and federal […]
7 years ago
The Neck Fire has burned an estimated 3,500 acres in Iron County. (Utah Fire Info/Twitter)...
Kelli Pierce

New fire burns near Cedar City as firefighters get a handle on two other major blazes

The Neck Fire is currently burning 3,500-acres north of Cedar City and is 0% contained.
7 years ago
Photo Richard Bell...
Kelli Pierce

Murray apartment fire displaces 100, destroys several units

A two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Murray has displaced 100 people and destroyed at least six units. Unified Fire is still investigating what started it in a second-floor unit yesterday afternoon around 6:00.
7 years ago
I-80 fire...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City firefighters continue fighting I-80 fire

The smoke was so thick from the fire, I-80 was shut down in both directions, with drivers diverted from Tooele County at SR-201 to avoid the backup.
7 years ago
Firefighters in a fire protection suit wearing firefighter helmet with breathing device and holding...
Saige Miller

Authorities are investigating a fire in the upper Avenues

An unknown cause sparked a fire in the upper Avenues Saturday night, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department. 
7 years ago
wheelchair lifts...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City Fire debuts new wheelchair lifts on two vehicles

The Salt Lake City Fire Department has installed wheelchair lifts on two of its vehicles to help people with disabilities during emergencies.
7 years ago
legislature fireworks...
Kelli Pierce

Firefighters worry about firework-sparked wildfires ahead of Pioneer Day

 Unified Fire is worried about wildfires being sparked by fireworks over Pioneer Day.
7 years ago
firefighter injured...
Matthew Brooks

Eight injured in explosion at University of Nevada, Reno dorm

An explosion at a University of Nevada, Reno dormitory has injured eight people. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
7 years ago
fires...
Matthew Brooks

UPDATED: Fire crews work to contain multiple fires

Wildfires in Utah and Beaver counties are reaching a level of containment as firefighter crews throughout the holiday. Officials have not called for any evacuations.
7 years ago
fire season prevention wildfire...
Kelli Pierce

Fire season has arrived in Utah, fueled by a wet winter

Firefighters say this year's fire season could be a long one after fires popped up in Salt Lake City, Herriman, Beaver, and Tooele County over the weekend.
7 years ago
firefighter injured...
Matthew Brooks

Ogden church fire causes $40,000 in damage

A church building in Odgen suffered $40,000 worth of damage due to a fire on Friday morning. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
7 years ago
Jordan River body...
Kelli Pierce

Man’s body found in Jordan River, cause of death under investigation

Police say firefighters pulled a man's body out of the Jordan River in Salt Lake City, but how he died and how he wound up in the water is a mystery.
7 years ago
Ski patrol crews are searching the Chickadee run at Snowbird Ski Resort after an avalanche there. V...
Kelli Pierce

As snow melts, rivers rise…and so does the danger of drowning

Firefighters and the National Weather Service are warning people about the dangers of fast rising rivers, which could happen as temperatures climb into the 80s over the next two weeks.
7 years ago
Firefighters at work prevention wildfire...
Kelli Pierce

SLC firefighters’ survey shows strong fire danger this season

Firefighters recently completed their annual pre-plan assessment where they drove around town looking for trouble spots.
7 years ago
Pledge of Alleigance...
Mark Oliver

#PayOurPolice – Bill to restore police pensions presented in Senate

A new bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper would restore Utah's Public Safety retirement program to something close to its pre-2011 rates.
8 years ago
#PayOurPolice...
Mark Oliver

5,000 people sign the #PayOurPolice pledge to restore police retirement benefits

5,000 people have signed the #PayOurPolice pledge, calling on Utah legislators to restore the Public Safety Retirement Program.
8 years ago