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Latest Stories
Wildfire threatens structures in Payson
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:27 p.m.
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 | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:15 p.m.
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 | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:08 p.m.
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, flood, drought. Inside Utah's water crisis loop following devastating rains
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:04 p.m.
This summer, Utah burned as hundreds of wildfires scorched the state. Now, it's drowning.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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
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
Daniel Woodruff, KSL 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
