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Fighting fire with fire
VideoEmily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 10:34 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis visited a prescribed burn site in Richfield Wednesday as he advocated for the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act, a bill aimed at helping states prevent wildfires.
Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 12:30 p.m.
Communities impacted by a massive fire in southwest Utah this summer are getting a big lift from the federal government as they continue to recover from it and ensuing flooding damage.
John Curtis pushed to fast-track wildfire prevention bill on Senate floor — and it worked
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 8:31 a.m.
The Senate unanimously approved a wildfire emissions bill aimed at helping states prevent wildfires after Utah Sen. John Curtis used a fast-track procedure to expedite its passage.
Utahn killed while fighting Dome Fire in central California
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 4:01 p.m.
Ryan Cutter, of Park City, was killed Monday after a helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain while helping to fight a wildfire at Yosemite National Park.
Utah firefighters begin prescribed burns as preventative measure
KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 1:43 p.m.
Prescribed burns are underway in Utah, namely in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District with the main focus on the Castle Peak area.
Fire on Fremont Island fully contained
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:58 a.m.
A fire that started Wednesday on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake and burned 190 acres of brush and grass is now fully contained.
Utah offers farmers an 'unprecedented' loan relief amid challenging year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 1:01 p.m.
2026 has been a challenging year for many farmers and ranchers across the state, which inspired an adjustment for those with existing state loans.
Peteetneet Fire in Payson now 60% contained
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 1:03 p.m.
The Peteetneet Fire near Nebo Loop Road in Payson is now 60% contained as firefighters continue battling the blaze from the ground and air.
Wildfire threatens structures in Payson
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:27 p.m.
A wildfire dubbed the Peteetneet Fire threatened structures nearby in Payson after starting on Sunday near Nebo Loop Road.
Motorcyclist dies in crash after traffic buildup caused by Broad Fire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:15 p.m.
A motorcyclist died on Saturday when a chain-reaction crash happened in traffic conditions caused by a nearby fire burning in Weber Canyon.
I-84 in Weber Canyon reopens as Broad Fire continues to burn
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m.
One lane in each direction on Interstate 84 is open as firefighters continue to battle the Broad Fire in Weber Canyon on Saturday night.
Fire, flood, drought. Inside Utah's water crisis loop following devastating rains
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:04 p.m.
This summer, Utah burned as hundreds of wildfires scorched the state. Now, it's drowning.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m.
This year's wildfire season in Utah — comprising 843 individual fires collectively burning more than half a million acres of land — is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record.
Millard County campground evacuated after Spring Branch wildfire sparks
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:41 p.m.
A campground was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a new wildfire in Millard County.
Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 6:50 p.m.
The evacuations issued on Friday for residents in Box Elder County near the Harley Fire have been lifted. The Harley Fire reached 75% containment on Saturday.
Grass fire in Garland prompts evacuation, temporary I-15 closure
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:02 p.m.
A grass fire in Garland on Friday afternoon prompted an I-15 closure and an evacuation for Harley Drive residents.
Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:05 p.m.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands estimates the total cost of fighting wildfires in the state this year will be $300 million.
Cause determined for Canyon Road Fire in Logan
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 6:53 p.m.
The official cause of the Canyon Road Fire has been released, more than three weeks after the fire started near Utah State University.
Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 11:35 a.m.
The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced that all lands within the Monticello Ranger District are now open to the public and the Babylon Fire is now 100% contained after the fire began June 25.
Fire in Uintah brings reminders of 2017 blaze, as firefighters preserve homes
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:39 p.m.
For some Uintah homeowners, the Dugway fire was a frightening reminder of a 2017 fire in the area that destroyed several homes.
'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire
Devin Oldroyd and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 4:57 p.m.
The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.
Utah's 10 largest fires this year have already cost nearly $217M to battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 3:03 p.m.
Utah is in the midst of its worst fire season in nearly two decades, and it and the federal government are quickly running up a large tab to handle all of it.
Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 1:45 p.m.
The U.S. Forest Service said it was forced to halt firefighting efforts Saturday after a group of hunters entered the Black Canyon Fire closure area.
Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire
Shelby Lofton | Posted Aug. 14 - 10:32 p.m.
One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.
