Wildfire Season

People are the leading cause of fires in Utah. Currently, the biggest concern for officials is campfires.

If air tanker resources fall short, a specialized team of military personnel can help. This year is shaping up to be another extreme fire season, so having this backup may be especially helpful.

Vegetation across Utah is extremely dry, and fire officials are preparing for another busy year. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about wildfires.

The latest Utah news for Thursday morning, April 14, 2022

The latest Utah news for Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022

The latest Utah news for Monday evening, March 28, 2022

The latest Utah news from Tuesday morning, Sept. 28, 2021.

Communities across the West typically have wildfire plans. They lay out how to evacuate, where to send people and what to do. But those may need an update.

The latest Utah news from Friday evening, October 23, 2020.

This year has already been a historic fire season for Utah, and it’s not even halfway through it.As of Monday, 82% of wildfires in the state have been…

Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020State Auditor On Utah Colleges And Unreasonable FeesMandatory fees at at least two of Utah’s public universities have been…

ST. GEORGE — The past week was a blur for firefighter Mike Melton.Over five days, he’d responded to six fires as a Southwest regional manager for the Utah…