The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
- Sept. 10, 2023 @ 10:20 a.m.: There are currently no red flag warnings in Utah.
A real-time source of all active wildfires and projects across Utah, which is regularly updated by state fire officials.
2023 Wildfire Stats:
As of Sept. 13, there have been 687 total wildfires in Utah, burning more than 14,900 acres so far this year. Nearly 40% were human-caused. Three hundred and fourteen of those fires were determined to be caused by lightning. In 2022, at this time, there were 878 fires, down from the 1,060 fires during the same period in 2021.
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Fires are monitored after they’re contained, but hot spots can spread when there’s high wind and temperatures, as well as low humidity.
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People are the leading cause of fires in Utah. Currently, the biggest concern for officials is campfires.
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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.
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People caused around half of the wildfires in Utah this year. Fire officials say this development is promising because it’s down from the previous two years.
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Bad air quality can lead to several health issues, but not everyone can afford to stay inside and out of the smoke.
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Earlier this year, fire potential was high because of human-caused starts and restrictions were put in place to tamp down on them. Now, they’re being lifted because of improved conditions and human behavior.
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The Parleys Canyon Fire has some officials looking ahead at emergency preparedness, specifically evacuations. One wildfire expert gives advice on how to prepare for one.