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Fighting fire with fire
VideoEmily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
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.
1 adult, 3 children dead in Riverdale house fire
VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr and Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated Oct. 1 - 11:23 p.m. | Save Story
A fire started in a Riverdale home early Thursday, killing one adult and three children. One other adult and three children were also injured and taken to the hospital, with one of the children suffering critical injuries.
Utahn killed while fighting Dome Fire in central California
VideoCarole Mikita, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Sept. 22 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Prescribed burns are underway in Utah, namely in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District with the main focus on the Castle Peak area.
Bipartisan bill aims to expand health protections for wildland firefighters
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan bill backed by Utah Sen. John Curtis promises to expand health and safety protections for wildland firefighters.
Fire on Fremont Island fully contained
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 19 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
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.
Peteetneet Fire in Payson now 60% contained
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Sept. 6 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Sept. 6 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
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 in Washington County burns multiple homes, kills 1 pet
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Sept. 5 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
A fire ignited in Washington, Washington County, on Friday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke over homes it burned. By the time the blaze was extinguished, multiple homes had been destroyed.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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
VideoPayton Davis, KSL | Updated Aug. 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
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
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
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
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 6:53 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Aug. 20 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Aug. 19 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
For some Uintah homeowners, the Dugway fire was a frightening reminder of a 2017 fire in the area that destroyed several homes.
