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Birdseye wildfire in Utah County deemed human-caused; no structures lost
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 28 - 8:30 p.m.
Officials say a new wildfire burning Thursday in an unincorporated area of Utah County is human-caused.
Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, Unified Fire Authority toured a KSL crew around an area at the mouth of Butterfield Canyon to explain what is so concerning to the team about the current fire conditions.
How Rocky Mountain Power plans to handle a potentially active fire season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 26 - 3:05 p.m.
Utah's largest power provider says more temporary blackouts are possible as it handles a potentially active fire season in the state.
Evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Christy Lane Wildfire in Iron County
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 25 - 9:33 a.m.
Around 50 people are back in their homes Monday after being temporarily evacuated due to a human-caused fire Sunday night in Summit, Iron County.
New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 22 - 2:07 p.m.
New fire restrictions are now in place at Zion National Park and other parts of the state.
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m.
Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.
It's time to think about fire danger now, Cox says ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 20 - 5:03 p.m.
Utah leaders and firefighters say the state's fire season is already here, as a result of a record-low snowpack.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 16 - 1:33 p.m.
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:36 p.m.
Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, in Millard County, that grew to an estimated 1,000 acres on Wednesday,
Firefighters address risk, assessments as homeowners navigate insurance struggles
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 13 - 5:25 p.m.
Local fire departments are preparing homeowners for what could be a volatile wildfire season this year.
Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 4:04 p.m.
Crews respond to human-caused Grover Fire in Wayne County on Wednesday, 11 acres burned, according to officials.
Crews battle fast-moving Murray fire while conserving water
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 12 - 3:04 p.m.
A fast-moving brush fire fueled by dry grass and challenging access conditions broke out along the TRAX line in Murray Monday afternoon.
New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 8 - 8:37 p.m.
The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.
Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, fire chiefs warn
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 5 - 6:15 a.m.
A dry winter across Utah is raising concerns about wildfire danger earlier than usual this year.
Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 1 - 2:59 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox warns that Utah's fire season is already here early, while fire weather forecasters say El Niño could factor in trends by the late summer.
Utah firefighter survives being engulfed in flames, calls it a miracle
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 29 - 8:30 a.m.
Terrifying moments unfolded for Kyle Allred, a Uintah County volunteer firefighter who suddenly found himself on fire while battling an early-season wildfire last month.
Firefighter injured in Uintah County blaze recovers at home
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 25 - 7:03 p.m.
An injured firefighter is home and recovering after sustaining burns while fighting the East Ute Plaza Fire last month.
Crews responding to human caused Hop Fire burning in Juab County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 5:44 p.m.
A new wildfire has burned an estimated 20 to 25 acres east of Nephi in Juab County.
19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 8:09 a.m.
A federal grant will fund some 19 cameras that will use artificial intelligence to scan for potential wildfires in remote and frequent-fire areas in Utah.
Human-caused wildfire burns 408 acres in Utah County, now 50% contained
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 22 - 4:45 p.m.
A wildfire that broke out late Tuesday in Goshen, in Utah County, was still burning Wednesday.
Pleasant Grove firefighters brace for potentially busy and dangerous fire season
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 21 - 6:36 p.m.
Firefighters in Pleasant Grove are wasting no time preparing for what they believe could be a very active wildfire season.
Grazing goats back at work in Eagle Mountain
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 14 - 5:49 p.m.
An unconventional, but highly effective "front‑line defense" is back on duty in Eagle Mountain — goats. They're helping weed, improve soil health and reduce wildfire risk citywide.
Utah's snowpack situation is a piece of a larger Western problem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:15 a.m.
States across the West dealt with below-average snowpack this season, which is leading to similar challenges facing Utah.
