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2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m.
Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 16 - 12:01 p.m.
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 15 - 10:27 p.m.
A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.
Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:30 p.m.
A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.
City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.
Bonneville Fire prompts wildfire safety reminder
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 14 - 1:41 p.m.
The Bonneville Fire's proximity to the University of Utah campus is prompting university leaders and the Salt Lake City Fire Department to remind residents to prepare for future wildfires.
2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m.
Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.
Crash of a helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead
Associated Press | Posted July 13 - 12:32 p.m.
Authorities say a helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire has crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot.
Human-caused fire prompts power outages in Washington County overnight
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 13 - 10:44 a.m.
The Turkey Farm Fire broke out over the night just north of St. George city limits in Washington County. Officials are reporting it as human-caused, and it burned over 73 acres.
Lightning sparks wildfire near Currant Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 12 - 4:19 p.m.
A new wildfire started Sunday in Wasatch County near the Currant Creek Reservoir.
Man accused of starting Mountain Road Fire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 12 - 2:46 p.m.
A boy was questioned and a man was arrested on Saturday for investigation of starting a fire in Ogden that threatened homes in the area.
New fires start as Utah braces for record high temperatures this weekend
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 11 - 6:12 p.m.
Multiple fires began Saturday, the same day Utah's first Extreme Heat Warning of the year began, with highs of 103-105°F expected until Tuesday. Ongoing wildfires also received updates.
Utah senator renews calls for forest management after touring recent fires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 11 - 9:37 a.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis renewed his calls for his colleagues to pass a bill to modernize forest management as he toured fire sites in Utah.
Fire leads to closures in American Fork Canyon; other new starts reported Friday
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 10 - 10:38 p.m.
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.
Eagle Point owner vows to rebuild after Cottonwood Fire devastates resort community
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 10 - 9:00 p.m.
The Cottonwood Fire burned lodges, damaged chairlifts and scorched large sections of the Eagle Point Ski Resort at Beaver Mountain.
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 10:01 a.m.
With temperatures expected to approach 105 degrees by Sunday, rescuers called for preparation and common sense.
Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:36 p.m.
Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.
Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:14 p.m.
A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.
Fire in Layton leaves one home a total loss, 4 others damaged
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 7 - 10:10 p.m.
A trailer park in Layton was evacuated due to a fire Tuesday afternoon, with one trailer home being a "total loss."
Babylon Fire becomes first Utah fire to reach 100,000-acre mark in 8 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 7 - 9:54 a.m.
A wildfire continuing to burn in southeast Utah is now the state's first to surpass 100,000 acres in size in nearly a decade.
Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 7 - 8:30 a.m.
After being evacuated twice in one week because of two different wildfires, residents in and around Eureka are already taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat: flooding.
Salt Lake Valley sees quiet July Fourth weekend, some Utah fires reported
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 6 - 10:30 p.m.
Salt Lake Valley saw a quieter Fourth of July weekend, but some Utah fires were reported.
State forester defends Utah's wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted July 6 - 2:28 p.m.
Some recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for inadequate forest management. The state forester says no amount of extra mitigation could have prevented this season's fires.
