Wildfires

Deep in the Cameron Peak burn scar, nestled among charred hills, there’s an oasis of green — an idyllic patch of trickling streams that wind through a lush grass field. Apart from a few scorched branches on the periphery, it’s hard to tell that this particular spot was in the middle of Colorado's largest-ever wildfire just a year ago. This wetland was spared thanks to the work of beavers.

Concerns about sending kids back to school have revolved around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But as the wildfire season has become longer, smoke finding its way into the classroom is also a problem. The Mountain West News Bureau's Maggie Mullen reports on the battle to keep children safe.

Google Maps will soon launch a new filter that shows the location of active wildfires. Beyond just mapping fires, it will also provide local emergency information when available.

It’s been almost exactly a year since the Cameron Peak Fire tore through the foothills outside of Fort Collins on its way to becoming the largest fire in state history. Now, restoration efforts are underway.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 2021.

The latest Utah news form Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, 2021.

Bad air quality can lead to several health issues, but not everyone can afford to stay inside and out of the smoke.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, September 1, 2021.

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, August, 16, 2021.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, August 12, 2021.

Health officials are saying it’s unsafe for everyone to be outside this weekend because of wildfire smoke blanketing Northern Utah. The smoke is coming from wildfires burning in California though, not Utah.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, August 4, 2021.