(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah homeowners are losing their insurance for nonrenewal at a higher rate than homeowners in any other state. It’s about half-a-percent higher than the nonrenewal rate in California. More fires and more homes being built close to forests are part of the reason. Several insurance […]
(Kanosh, UT) — Nearly half-a-million acres of land have burned in Utah so far this year. That number includes the 106-thousand acres that have burned as the Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow in Millard County. It’s now 19-percent contained and is larger than the Cottonwood Fire that burned to […]
(Fillmore, UT) — As the Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow, the state of Utah is setting a new record. The University of Utah School of Environment, Society and Sustainability says 2026 has seen a record amount of woodland and forested land destroyed. Other years have seen more acres burned, […]
(Mesa County, CA) — A fourth firefighter has succumbed to his injuries sustained from battling a wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border last month. According to officials Nathan Matthews passed away on Friday at the age of 43. He was injured while responding to the Knowles Fire on June 27th and […]
(Beaver, UT) — Firefighters are getting a better handle on some major wildfires. In Eureka, the Iron Fire is now 98-percent contained after burning over 41-thousand acres. Nearby, the Cherry Fire has burned more than 34-thousand acres and is now 89-percent contained. Near Beaver, the Cottonwood Fire is now the […]
A fire in Salt Lake City that’s burning above the University of Utah is now moving further away from homes. While the firefight remains dynamic, a shelter-in-place order was lifted last night. At last check, the so-called Bonneville Fire was about 500 acres in size and containment was at five-percent. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah has now recorded over 270 fires so far this year. That’s less than the number recorded at the same time last year. But it comes as a drought is increasing fears of a busy fire season. The Sawmill Fire in Iron County has doubled […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A higher wildfire risk will probably lead to more power outages. That’s the word from Rocky Mountain Power. They say electricity outages will likely be more frequent and will often last longer. A low snowpack, dry conditions and high winds are creating a dangerous mix […]
(St. George, UT) — Experts think we’ll see an increase in wildfires over the next two months. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands tell KUTV that poor snowfall and a statewide drought will make things worse. Fires are likely to start in both high and low elevation […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Drought conditions across Utah could lead to a very dangerous fire season and officials are trying to prepare. 2-News says crews are getting requests to deploy so they can be ready at a moment’s notice. Local firefighters have already been sent to help with fires […]
