Wildfires

The money comes as government officials have struggled to contain destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.

A primer on understanding air quality categories in the DEQ’s health forecast and how the term “haze” may fit into it all.

One of the best times to observe the threatened desert tortoise is in the fall. This is why biologists are asking the public to share their sightings.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Montana by Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics of Eugene Oregon. The main ingredients in fire retardant are inorganic fertilizers and salts that can be toxic to some fish, frogs, crustaceans and other aquatic species.

This Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, is Public Lands Day. It is more than a fee-free day at National Parks, it's also for people to help conserve protected areas.

Though town leaders said fire prevention and preparedness are top of mind.

“[The drought’s] probably not going to go away in one year, but we are in a better situation than we were this time last year,” said a state coordinator.

With wildfire seasons growing longer and stronger across the Mountain West, companies that do prevention work are staying busy.

The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Colorado, and left a smoky taste and smell in the water for months after it was extinguished. That meant an expensive fix as the town of Superior tries to improve water quality.

Of the 26 wildfires that started over the weekend, all but three of them were human-caused. There are five still burning.

Wildfires are increasingly threatening Utah homes and communities. Here are some things to help you prepare.

Fires are monitored after they’re contained, but hot spots can spread when there’s high wind and temperatures, as well as low humidity.