Wildfire
Adam Small
New deer crossing tech will alert drivers when wildlife is nearby
Drivers on SR-73 in Eagle Mountain could soon see flashing lights and a warning to slow down thanks to new infrared technology.7 months ago
Allessandra Harris
Spring runoff feeding fire fuel, but well-placed rain showers will help
Water flowing down the mountains is bringing grasses and vegetation to life. Eventually, these grasses will dry out and create a fire risk.7 months ago
Kate Davis
Parts of I-80 closing temporarily in Parleys Canyon due to elk
The temporary I-80 closure will affect East Canyon and some on and off-ramps in the area. Closures start at 10 a.m. Saturday.9 months ago
Allessandra Harris
The North Tooele Fire District says this year’s fire danger is high
That's why the North Tooele Fire District wants residents to start thinking about fire mitigation practices now.9 months ago
Waverly Golden
Be aware of winter wildlife while recreating outside
Be aware and respectful of winter wildlife while recreating outside. Salt Lake City Public Lands shares some tips to do so.9 months ago
Adam Small
Case of Jacob City Fire suspect dismissed
Prosecutors are dismissing the case against a man accused of starting the Jacob City Fire in July.1 year ago
Natalia V. Osipova and Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
These fireball-dropping wildfire drones are on the frontlines of prevention
The founder of Drone Amplified says the drones method works by burning dead leaves and sticks that could cause wildfire later in the summer.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Remember your fire sense, pile burning in Kamas City
If you're in the Kamas City area and see smoke, don't be alarmed. Fire crews ignited piles in the Left-hand Canyon in Kamas City.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Grass fire in Logan burned about a quarter of an acre
Logan City Fire Department said in a Facebook post that a fire in the area of 700 North and 350 West, Logan, is now out.1 year ago
Adam Small
Teams continue wildfire mitigation work in Parley’s Canyon
Officials said a catastrophic wildfire could send debris into, and cause other problems for, a watershed relied on by nearly 365,000 people.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Prescribed burns are planned for the Manti-La Sal National Forest
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.1 year ago
Mark Jackson
Human-caused fires on the decline
In 2022, the data behind human caused fires in the state of Utah has significantly decreased. State fire officials credit Utahns and an ad.1 year ago
Mark Jones
New fire breaks out on Y Mountain in Provo
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.1 year ago
Mark Jones
South Fork Fire burning in Provo Canyon
The South Fork Fire ignited Monday up Provo Canyon, fire officials say. The fire has burned 23 acres, but is not a threat to any structures.1 year ago
Nouran Salahieh, CNN
Air quality worsens as 94 fires burn across Western US, Kay weakens
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.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Valley Fire evacuations lifted, fire now 40% contained
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.1 year ago
Rebekah Riess and Jay Croft, CNN
2 dead in Mill Fire as California wildfires grow and evacuations are ordered
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.1 year ago
Adam Small
Rocky Mountain Power working on canyon power lines to mitigate wildfires
Canyon power lines are simultaneously being upgraded in Big Cottonwood, Millcreek, and the Salt Lake foothills.1 year ago
Dan Bammes
Utah lawmakers hear concerns about canyon wildfires, outdated plans
City council members told Utah legislators they have concerns about an aging plan to address fire in Utah's wildland urban interfaces.1 year ago
Mark Jones
New fire ignites in Spring Canyon in Carbon County
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.1 year ago
Adam Mason
UPDATE: North Blue Fire to be 100% contained by the end of the day.
Authorities responded to a new wildfire, the North Blue Fire, Thursday afternoon near Vernal. It was caused by lightning.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Fire starts up in Wasatch County near town of Daniel, quickly extinguished
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.1 year ago
Mark Jones
DWR celebrates Cinnamon Creek as its newest wildlife management area
Cinnamon Creek, on the border of Cache and Weber counties, is the newest DWR wildlife management area.1 year ago
