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Millard County campground evacuated after Spring Branch wildfire sparks

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

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

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

Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year

Daniel Woodruff 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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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.
Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 4:13 p.m.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that residents evacuated from Henefer in Summit County can return home. Residents are cautioned to remain ready to evacuate again if needed.
The lasting effects of Utah's wildfires: By the numbers

The lasting effects of Utah's wildfires: By the numbers

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 9:13 a.m.

The 2026 wildfire season in Utah has destroyed hundreds of structures, caused thousands to evacuate their homes and cost millions in firefighting resources — and it's not done yet.
Why Utah's percentage of human-caused fires has fallen well below the national average

Why Utah's percentage of human-caused fires has fallen well below the national average

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 6:18 a.m.

Utah is now within 100,000 acres of having its worst fire year in terms of acreage lost, but this year likely won't be its worst year for human-caused fires.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m.

Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks

Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 5:02 p.m.

Utah's largest wildfire, the Widemouth 2 Fire, is now 36% contained thanks to better weather conditions.
Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water

Fire crews ask Utah recreationists to stay clear as aircraft collect water

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:02 a.m.

As helicopters make repeated trips to nearby reservoirs to collect water for the Rocky Canyon Fire, fire officials are urging people to give aircraft plenty of room to operate.
Crews reach 25% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire; many evacuations remain in place

Crews reach 25% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire; many evacuations remain in place

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 9:42 p.m.

Hundreds of people remain evacuated because of a large wildfire burning through the Wasatch Back, but fire crews have now contained a quarter of its perimeter
Utah governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter pilots killed in helicopter crash

Utah governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter pilots killed in helicopter crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 11:15 a.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox ordered United States flags and Utah state flags to be at half-staff starting Tuesday, in honor of two firefighter pilots who lost their lives while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah.
Summit County Sheriff's Office explains faulty wildfire evacuation alert

Summit County Sheriff's Office explains faulty wildfire evacuation alert

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 6:31 a.m.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating why a wireless emergency alert tied to the Rocky Canyon Fire evacuation was delivered to mobile phones outside the intended evacuation area Sunday.
Henefer told to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire picks up in intensity again

Henefer told to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire picks up in intensity again

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 9:41 p.m.

A Wasatch Back town is being evacuated as a precaution as a fast-growing wildfire begins to pick up in intensity again.
Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:01 p.m.

Family and friends of the firefighters killed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah on Friday say they each lived lives filled with service and selflessness.
Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:41 p.m.

A wildfire triggered evacuations for homes in Morgan and Summit counties on Sunday after the Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday.
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.
Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Utah's fires surpass 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:19 a.m.

Utah's wildfires reached an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.