Officials with the Manti La Sal National Forest say prescribed burns will be taking place during the fall/winter months when favorable burning conditions allow.
A fire on Y Mountain Fire has broken out Friday evening. Provo Fire says the U.S. Forest Service has been notified. Provo Fire also says it has received a lot of calls about the fire.
Air quality alerts are in place across much of Washington, Oregon and Idaho as smoke from ongoing fires is leading to poor air quality in the aftermath of a record-breaking heat wave.
The Rainbow Fire in Ogden broke out Tuesday afternoon between Valley Drive and 20th Street. Fire crews say the blaze has forced the evacuation of 80 homes.
As the West continues to roast in dangerous heat, two Northern California wildfires are growing and some residents have been told to leave, officials say.
A fire in Spring Canyon broke out Wednesday afternoon in Carbon County. Fire officials say the fire is inaccessible by ground, and also say it was likely started by lightning.
Emergency personnel in Wasatch County say a new fire started up Wednesday on a mountain south of the town of Daniel. Officials say no cause of the fire has been determined.