California Wildfires

Film wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds at Sundance this year. The effects of the wildfires in Southern California loomed large, as did the bittersweet knowledge that this year will be the second to last Sundance based in Park City.

Many in the movie business continue to deal with the devastating fallout from the Los Angeles-area wildfires, but some are decamping to Park City for fresh air, new films and community.

Utah communities from Washington County to the Wasatch Front face some of the nation’s highest risk for wildfires. As the Los Angeles fires show, the off-season for wildfires is disappearing, but there are things Utahns can do to prepare.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee blames poor fire management for the wildfires in the West. But experts say the problem isn’t as simple as he’s making it seem. Climate change is prolonging the fire season and human development is also a factor.

Utah sent dozens of firefighters to California this week. Their goal is to help combat the blazes that have led to widespread power shut-offs and…

The Draper City Fire Battalion Chief who was killed this week battling California wildfires will receive a full honor guard escort from Ukiah, California…

Utah officials are praising a Draper firefighter who was killed while battling California's biggest wildfire, the first fatality of the massive Mendocino…

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox acknowledged Wednesday that climate change is playing a role Utah's devastating fires this season, including a fast-moving blaze in…

The recent massive and destructive wildfires have been called the 'new normal' in California. These megafires are difficult to control, and the causes behind them are not likely to abate soon.

Utah fire agencies are helping fight the devastating wildfires in southern California.Firefighters from throughout Utah reported for duty at the Lilac…

Wine makers in northern California are assessing damage to their properties, though for one Park City-based vintner, their fruit was processed before the…