Wildfire
Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist
Millions in the Southwest could see ‘dangerous and dire’ weather take shape, weather service says
Hot and windy weather conditions in the Southwest could create dangerous fire conditions.30 days ago
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
Sheriff’s office: Flagstaff-area wildfire burned 30 homes
Authorities say 30 homes have been burned plus additional outbuildings destroyed when a wind-driven wildfire ripped though rural neighborhoods near Flagstaff, Arizona, on Tuesday1 month ago
The Associated Press
Southwest wildfires force evacuations, tighten resources
An Arizona wildfire more than tripled in size on Wednesday as winds pushed flames through a neighborhood near Flagstaff.1 month ago
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
Arizona wildfire doubles in size near Flagstaff, county declares emergency
Forest Service officials say flames as high as 100 feet scorched dry grass and Ponderosa pines. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph pushed the blaze over a major highway.1 month ago
Lindsay Aerts
Wildfire conditions could come early, worrying fire officials
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said the snowpack could dry out early and cause wildfire conditions to start earlier than usual.2 months ago
Simone Seikaly
2021 Utah fire season: hundreds fewer human-caused fires than in 2020
Despite significant drought conditions, Utah's 2021 fire season contained bright spots including fewer human-caused and fast containment on most new starts.4 months ago
The Associated Press
2 missing; survivors count blessings after Colorado fire
Survivors from the Colorado wildfire count their blessings.5 months ago
The Associated Press
Official: Nearly 1K homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire
Officials in Colorado say 1,000 homes were destroyed, and hundreds more were damaged following a wildfire this week.5 months ago
Becky Bruce
Colorado governor on wildfire: This hit close to home
The governor of Colorado said more than 500 homes were destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire that struck urban and suburban areas Thursday.5 months ago
The Associated Press
The cities of Louisville and Superior evacuated by winter wildfire in Colorado
Superior is about 20 miles northwest of Denver. Louisville is just 4 miles northeast of Superior. The wildfire began by downed powerlines.5 months ago
AP Terence Chea
Supply chain issues and extreme weather cause Christmas tree shortage
Extreme weather and supply chain issues have reduced supplies of real and artificial Christmas trees. Shoppers expected to pay up to 30% more.6 months ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah had better traditional fire season than last year
Utah had a much better traditional fire season than state officials predicted back in April. The fires were also kept smaller by fire crews.7 months ago
Mary Richards
Legacy Fire flares up and seen across Davis County
A flare-up of the Legacy Fire could be seen early on Wednesday morning burning about five acres west of Farmington.8 months ago
Dan Bammes
Caldor wildfire burns through Tragedy Spring historic site
The California site where three members of the Mormon Battalion are buried -- already damaged by a windstorm earlier this year -- was burned by the Caldor wildfire last weekend.9 months ago
Karilyn Frazier
Oak Grove fire contained and controlled, campsites still closed
The Oak Grove Fire is now 50% contained and 50% controlled, however campgrounds and trails still closed.9 months ago
Mark Jones
Fire restrictions still in place for most of northern Utah
Fire restrictions have loosened in southern and central Utah. Here’s what you need to know about where fires are and aren’t allowed.9 months ago
Dan Bammes
California wildfire threatening Mormon Battalion historic site
The huge Caldor wildfire in California is threatening a site where three members of the Mormon Battalion are buried.9 months ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Fire breaks out at Oak Grove Campground in Washington County
Update: 6:50 p.m. The Oak Grove fire is now at 200 acres. An unattended campfire was the cause of the fire. Update: 5:55 p.m. The Oak Grove Fire has grown to 15-20 acres. The fire was human-caused. The investigation is on-going. A Type 3 IMT has been ordered to manage the incident due to increased […]9 months ago
Mark Jones
Utah firefighters heading to California to help with wildfires
Crews from Utah fire departments will depart Sunday for California.9 months ago
MATTHEW BROWN and PADMANANDA RAMA Associated Press
Gaps in wildfire smoke warning network leave people exposed
Huge gaps between air quality sensors in the western U.S. have created blind spots in the warning system for wildfire smoke plumes sweeping North America this summer.9 months ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Parleys Canyon fire is 100% contained
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County has announced via Twitter today that the Parleys Canyon fire is 100% contained. They have released crews and air resources, fire personnel will continue to monitor the burned area. All trail closures have been lifted as of today too. This is a developing story, we will update this page […]9 months ago
Mark Jones
More smoke from California wildfires on its way to Utah
Smoke from the California fires are expected back in Utah by Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.9 months ago
Heather Kelly
Some Mapleton residents worry about future debris flows below burn scar
The residents of about 20 homes in Mapleton may need to evacuate any time more than .25 inches of rain falls in a short period of time, because of potential debris flows.9 months ago