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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.
The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 5:02 p.m.
While fires are a natural part of most ecosystems across the West, the National Interagency Fire Center expects an active season this summer due to below-average precipitation.
New wildfire burns unoccupied structure, outbuilding near Yuba Reservoir
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 3:56 p.m.
An unoccupied structure and outbuilding were destroyed by a wildfire that sparked Monday afternoon.
What Utah can expect this fire season
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 7:45 a.m.
Fires are a natural part of most ecosystems, especially in the West. But how is Utah preparing for what could be an active fire season?
North Redmond Fire caused by earlier controlled burn, Sevier County Sheriff's Office says
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted March 21 - 10:21 p.m.
The North Redmond Fire in Sevier County was caused by remnants of a controlled burn that were fanned by gusty winds, according to a release from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
USU study: More days over 80 degrees mean more fire
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 21 - 9:03 p.m.
A Utah State University study finds that the number of days over 80 degrees leading up to fire season are a strong indicator of how many and how intense wildfires will be.
State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted March 21 - 8:48 p.m.
A fire burning on Bureau of Land Management land that forced the closure of state Route 28 was determined to be human-caused and is now under investigation, officials said.
Firefighter injured battling Uintah County brush fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 19 - 10:30 p.m.
A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.
Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 3:02 p.m.
Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.
Firefighters urge caution after February brush fire in Saratoga Springs
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 6:50 p.m.
A brush fire in Saratoga Springs quickly grew to 7 acres on Tuesday, leaving neighbors unsettled and prompting firefighters to warn about already dry conditions.
AI cameras now watching for wildfires in southwestern Utah
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 10:56 a.m.
Four new high‑tech AI camera stations have been installed as part of a pilot project aimed at detecting smoke from wildfire almost instantly.
Utah experienced a surge of large wildfires in 2025. This is how much it cost to fight
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:15 a.m.
Utah's 2025 wildfire season was busy, and it was costly, too, according to new state data.
Beaver Canyon Fire near Strawberry Reservoir deemed human caused; crews gain containment
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 7:13 p.m.
Firefighters are battling a new blaze near Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m.
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
2025 was 'insane' year for Utah wildfires. Will it continue in 2026?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:05 p.m.
Wildfires burned more land in Utah this year than in the past three years combined, resulting in greater structural loss, as well. Experts are tracking weather that could indicate next year's risks.
How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 8:07 p.m.
New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high risk areas for wildfires.
60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:03 p.m.
Utah land managers released a new map, outlining nearly 60,000 "high risk" wildland urban interface structures all over the state.
Saving landscapes, wildlife, watersheds and more
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Long after wildfires are put out, impacts are felt in the environment. Debris flows, charred landscapes, threatened watersheds and, of course, wildlife are some of the issues.
What happens if there is a massive wildfire in the Cottonwood canyons?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 9:04 p.m.
As drought continues to cripple water resources and demand land management change, there is increasing attention on the risk inherently built into some of the most visited areas in Utah.
Provo to close section of Bonneville Shoreline Trail for wildfire debris cleanup
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 4:34 p.m.
A mile-long section of the popular Bonneville Shoreline Trail will be closed in Provo for approximately a month while crews clean up along a recent wildfire and its burn scar.
Rain helps to suppress Cherry Fire, fire officials say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 3:08 p.m.
The growth of a fire near Springville that triggered evacuations on Thursday is being slowed down as thunderstorms hit the area.
Cherry Fire burns more than 650 acres in Utah County; residents put on standby to evacuate
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:47 p.m.
A wildfire in Hobble Creek Canyon is now burning more than 650 acres, and more residents have been told to prepare to evacuate if needed.
Wildfire leads to evacuations in Hobble Creek Canyon
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 5:06 p.m.
A wildfire burning east of Springville and Mapleton resulted in the evacuation of homes and RVs in Hobble Creek Canyon Thursday evening.
New fire starts in Utah County, while Utah's largest fire of the year is now 100% contained
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 6:41 p.m.
The wildfire season isn't quite over yet, but Utah's largest fire of the season is now fully contained, and some fire restrictions are being lifted.
