The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
Nov. 11, 2024 @ 10:51 a.m.:
- No current large fires are burning in Utah. The Silver King and Yellow Lake fires are officially contained.
A real-time source of all active wildfires and projects across Utah, which is regularly updated by state fire officials.
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Northern and Southern Utah have been in two different worlds over the winter when it comes to snowpack. -
Human-started fires in 2024 have already surpassed Utah's total for all of last year. With months of dangerous conditions remaining and another firework holiday looming, fire officials are on alert. -
Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But for now, there’s not enough people to do the work. A prescribed burn this spring in Central Idaho shows how partnerships can get more workers on the line. -
With lots of new growth and a hot dry summer ahead, Utah fire departments are working to mitigate fire risk, and helping people prepare in case of an emergency evacuation. -
As insurance companies re-evaluate risk, they’re increasing premiums or refusing renewals for parts of Salt Lake City where residents might not think of themselves as living in a high wildfire risk area. -
The program is a partnership between the Western Colorado Conservation Corps, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service. It prepares young women for wildland firefighting jobs with federal agencies. -
The latest outlook from the National Interagency Fire Center predicts above-normal potential for significant fires in southwest and northwest Utah this summer.
